Events and festivals · Sunset, San Francisco
ZooLights at San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Sloat Boulevard at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132
November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027
ZooLights returns to San Francisco Zoo & Gardens from November 6, 2026, through January 3, 2027, open Wednesday through Sunday. Each ticket is valid for one visit on any open night during the run; reservations are not required, and daytime zoo admission does not include ZooLights.
Adult tickets are $30 and child tickets ages 2-11 are $21, with a $3 member discount. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday run to 10 p.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays stay closed to the public through December 15 for private rentals.
Last entry is 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The L Taraval ends near the zoo if you want to leave the car home.
Cost: Separate ticket: $30 adult, $21 child ages 2-11; members $3 off; daytime zoo admission not included
Checked Nov 7, 2026