ZooLights
The countdown to the holidays is officially on! Our all-new ZooLights winter holiday program, lights up the Zoo from November 6, 2026 through January 3, 2027 (open Wednesday – Sunday).
Qué esperar
Por primera vez desde 2018, el espectáculo nocturno de este año es más grande y más espectacular que nunca! Con más de un millón de luces en 14 zonas únicas —incluyendo instalaciones 3D de animales que brillan, una zona “congelada” para fotos familiares, parques de juegos interactivos iluminados y una espectacular exposición de nuestros extensos dinosaurios— esta será una experiencia que no olvidará!
Admission
This is a separate ticket from a general admission daytime Zoo ticket
Hours of operation
ZooLights will run from November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2027 with the following hours of operation:
- Mondays: Closed* (available for private event rentals only thru Dec 15)
- Tuesdays: Closed* (available for private event rentals only thru Dec 15)
- Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fridays: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sundays: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tarifas
- Adult: $30
- Child (2 – 11): $21
- Parking rates are standard weekday and weekend rates
- SF Zoo Members receive a $3 discount on both adult and child rates
Detalles adicionales
- Ticket box office and same-day online ticket sales closes at 7:45pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 8:45pm (Friday and Saturday)
- Ticket entry times end at 8:00pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 9:00pm (Friday and Saturday)
- Re-entry allowed until 8:00pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 9:00pm (Friday and Saturday)
Each ticket is valid for one-time use on any date during the run of the exhibition. Reservations are not required. Tickets can be purchased in person and online.
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Find key details below.
Rides Hours: 5:45pm to 8:30pm (Sunday – Thursday) and 9:30pm (Friday and Saturday). All rides open.
Gift Shop Hours:
- Sundays – Thursdays: 5:30pm to 9pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 5:30pm to 10pm
Dinosaur Pop-Up Retail Shop:
- Sundays – Thursdays: 5:30pm to 8:15pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 5:30pm to 9:15pm
Find special food and beverage carts around the park serving holiday classics! Treat yourself to hot chocolate, warm apple cider, donut holes, warm pretzels, and much more!
Restaurant Hours:
- Sundays – Thursdays: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
For other questions, please refer to our Plan Your Visit page below. There, you can find answers to bringing outside food and beverages, and much more!
¿Qué pasa si llueve el día de mi visita?
If weather impacts the ability of opening on any particular night, cancellation will be determined 24 hours in advance. If you purchased a ticket in advance, you will be notified by our guest services department. Tickets can be used for other ZooLights dates without the need for refunding or exchanging. Please contact guestservices@sfzoo.org with questions.
Private event rentals
This holiday season, host your event at ZooLights! This one-of-a-kind holiday setting is available on select Monday & Tuesday evenings from November 9 – December 15.
