ZooLights — San Francisco, CA

ZooLights — Event Details

📍 Venue: San Francisco Zoo — 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA 94132
📅 Dates: November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (Wednesday–Sunday evenings)
🕐 Hours: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎫 Price: $30 adults / $21 children (separate from daytime admission)
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.

🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.

🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.

🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.

🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.

When is ZooLights?
ZooLights runs November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (Wednesday–Sunday evenings), typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.

Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. $30 adults / $21 children (separate from daytime admission).