You must select an available main section before the list of subsections will be populated. San Diego Zoo Special Events See our searchable Calendar grid for a full schedule of upcoming Education classes and programs at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Nighttime Zoo offers a view of the Zoo under moonlight and moodlights.
Nocturnal animals are up and active.
Evenings also feature a variety of musical entertainment from all over the world, magicians, storytellers, Close Encounters of the Zoo Kind, special shows. It raises funds for Zoo and Wild Animal Park projects. This event is the major fundraiser for the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, CRES, which is held annually at the San Diego Zoo. The party is traditionally held on the third Saturday of September and will celebrate its 21st anniversary in 2001. The proceeds will also benefit the research projects of our dedicated scientists at CRES in their constant efforts to support endangered species in their natural habitats.