Wild Animal Park Events
Current Hours (through March 26):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Spring Break Hours (March 27–April 11):
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Spring Hours (April 12–May 28):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Memorial Weekend Hours (May 29 and 30):
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Spring Hours (May 31–June 18):
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours (June 19–September 5):
9 a.m.–8 p.m.
General (included with admission)
Spring Book Fair
March 19–22 Enjoy a 15% discount on ALL books at all Zoo and Wild Animal Park gift shops that carry books.
March 27–April 18 Help us celebrate these winged wonders through special activities, music, and displays. More...
April 3 and 4 Learn about the Park's plants and gardens and meet some of the plant societies that help keep us green! More...
April 10 and May 8 A free guided walking tour of the Nativescapes Garden begins at the
Nativescapes Garden entrance. More...
Families & Children
Daily Choose your own adventure and see the Park from a zipline, an off-road Segway X2, or with one of our small-group tours. More...
Saturdays Join us on an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, the finest facility of its kind. For ages 6–adult. More...
Sundays For the first time, you can visit two of our off-exhibit breeding facilities and tour the Beckman Center for Conservation Research. More...
Saturdays and Sundays Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts can earn badges during daytime badge workshops. More...
Feel like a VIP as you enjoy back-of-house tours and meet some of our very special animal friends up close. For families with ages 10 and older.
March 12
May 30
July 23
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It's a conservation mystery; so put your thinking caps on! Girl Scouts ages 8 and older (with chaperones) will need to work together to solve the clues.
March 13 and 19
April 30
May 1, 14, and 21
June 5
July 16
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Experience Africa…without leaving San Diego County! This overnight African Safari adventure is for families with children ages 6 and older.
March 20
April 23
May 22 and 28
June 4, 11, and 24
July 3 and 9
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Celebrate the world of pollination exploring bugs, bats, birds, and beyond with games, Park tours, up-close animal encounters, and campfire fun.
March 26 and 27
April 1, 9, and 17
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A professional artist and aniaml expert offers tips and tricks for sketching wildlife during this 2.5-hour program. For ages 10–adult.
March 27; April 24; May 22
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Enjoy an up-close animal encounter, then hop aboard the caravan truck to visit two field exhibits. For families with children ages 6 and older.
March 27–31
April 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25
May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19–30
July: daily
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April 10 Created especially for families with children ages infant to 6, Junior Butterfly Bash is a night you won’t want to miss! More...
April 16 Created especially for Girl Scouts and their troop leaders, Girl Scout Butterfly Bash is a night your troop won’t want to miss! More...
Get ready for a movin' and groovin' animal adventure designed just for kids ages infant to 6!
May 7 and 29
June 12, 17, and 25
July 2, 17, 22, and 31
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May 8 Celebrate the amazing moms in the Animal Kingdom! For families with ages 6 and older. More...
June 18 and 19 Join us on an overnight adventure designed for dads with children ages 6 and older. More...
June 21–August 13 Summer Camp at the Park offers both day and resident camp options. Ages 2–17 will have a summer unlike any other! More...
Grab your cowboy hat and boots for this wild wilderness adventure! For families with children ages 6 and older.
June 23
July 21
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Adults
Daily Choose your own adventure and see the Park from a zipline, an off-road Segway X2, or with one of our small-group tours. More...
Saturdays Join us on an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, the finest facility of its kind. More...
Sundays For the first time, you can visit two of our off-exhibit breeding facilities and tour the Beckman Center for Conservation Research. More...
March 20 Enjoy a delicious five-course meal designed to accompany specially seleteced beers from Stone Brewing. More...
March 26 An exclusive preview dinner will get Butterfly Jungle off to an elegant start. More...
A professional artist and aniaml expert offers tips and tricks for sketching wildlife during this 2.5-hour program. For ages 10–adult.
March 27; April 24; May 22
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Hear tales of love on the wild side during this specialty caravan adventure for adults only, ages 21 and older. Includes dessert and special speaker.
March 27
April 3, 10, and 17
June 12, 19, and 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
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Journey aboard an open caravan truck into the Park's large field exhibits and get tips from a professional photographer.
April 11; May 16
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Enjoy a guided tour to a scenic spot for a light snack and special talk with animal presentation. Each month is different.
April 13; May 11; June 8
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Feel like a VIP as you enjoy back-of-house tours and meet some of our very special animal friends up close. For adults only.
April 24
May 15
June 26
July 24 and 30
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July 10 Meet new people as you work together to solve puzzles and complete challenges that lead you on a race throughout the Park! More... |
