Celebrate The Lunar New Year At The San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo invites you to join them for a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th.

San Diego Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration

There will be fun activities for the whole family to leave you feeling inspired and filled with good wishes for the future!

San Diego Zoo Lunar New Year activities include:

Lunary New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Wishes and Good Fortune

10AM-3PM | Asian Passage

Share your wish for wildlife and hang it on our wishing tree. Get a red envelope with a gift inside, take home a special keepsake, or create your own paper cutting, a celebrated tradition for Lunar New Year, by making a paper lantern or your own pair of rabbit ears!

Ask a Wildlife Care Specialist

Select times from 10AM to 3PM | Asian Passage

Learn about iconic species—including the red panda, snow leopard, and sun bear—with exclusive opportunities to meet with wildlife care specialists and the wildlife you love.

Discovery Cart Tours at San Diego Zoo

Discovery Cart Tours

Reservation required.

Enjoy a 60-minute tour of the Zoo with one of our expert guides. This intimate experience gives you and your family a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite animals. Space is limited, so make your reservation ahead of time.

Flavors of Asia

9AM-5PM | Hua Mei Café

Enjoy celebratory specialties and unique Lunar New Year menu offerings all weekend long.

person in a panda costume at the zoo

Photo Opportunities

Select times from 10AM to 3PM | Asian Passage

Meet Bamboo Panda, everyone’s favorite Zoo character, and snap a selfie together commemorating your Lunar New Year celebration at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

For more information and updates, visit the website here and follow along Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    February 4, 2023 10:00 am
  • End Date
    February 5, 2023 5:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • San Diego Zoo
  • Address
    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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Event Details
  • Start Date
    February 4, 2023 10:00 am
  • End Date
    February 5, 2023 5:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • San Diego Zoo
  • Address
    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • More Info
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