The Final Season of Nighttime Zoo is Here and it’s Worth Savoring
After more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo is entering its last season – and if you’ve never been, or even if you have, this summer is the one to make it count.
The zoo stays open into the evening, turning an already great day out into something worth lingering over.
Live Music, Wildlife, and Summer Evenings
As the day cools down and the sun starts to drop, Nighttime Zoo kicks into gear with live music, spectacular entertainment, and one-of-a-kind wildlife moments that feel different after hours.
It’s a full family experience that makes the most of San Diego’s long summer evenings – and one that gets better the later it gets.
The End of an Era
This summer marks the final run of Nighttime Zoo, a San Diego tradition that has been part of the summer calendar for over two decades.
The good news – a brand new seasonal festival is set to debut in 2027, so the memories aren’t going anywhere, they’re just evolving. But for now, this is your last chance to experience Nighttime Zoo as you know it. That alone makes it worth showing up for.
See you there!
Twenty-five years of summer nights at the San Diego Zoo – make sure you’re there for the final chapter.
📆 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 8 PM
📍 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego
🎟️ Included in general admission
ℹ️ See what’s in store here
See you there, San Diego!
