# Things to do with kids at San Antonio Zoo

> 5 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78212, in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [ZOO BOO! at San Antonio Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/zoo-boo-at-san-antonio-zoo--listing-595a338d3540ed37ee39828c) — Sep 19 – Nov 1 · San Antonio Zoo · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. San Antonio Zoo's not-scary Halloween celebration (40th year) runs daily with free trick-or-treating from 4 to 5 pm, themed food, live entertainment, interactive animal…
- [Community Locals Day ($8 admission) at San Antonio Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/community-locals-day-8-admission-at-san-antonio-zoo--listing-4925c8f87ff7354bb6e27ed0) — Sat, Oct 31 (+2 more dates) · San Antonio Zoo · From $8 · checked Oct 20. On selected Community Locals Days the San Antonio Zoo drops general admission to $8 per person, bought online in advance. In this window the dates are Halloween (Saturday…
- [Zoo Salutes: Free Zoo Admission for Military in November](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/zoo-salutes-free-zoo-admission-for-military-in-november--listing-e5cc59b4c7764d9997180019) — Nov 1 – Nov 30 · San Antonio Zoo · With admission · checked Oct 24. Throughout November 2026, San Antonio Zoo honors active-duty, retired and veteran members of the military, National Guard and reserves with free admission during regular…
- [Tiny Tot Tuesday at San Antonio Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/tiny-tot-tuesday-at-san-antonio-zoo--listing-04624dd7e92723a323ec903f) — Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · San Antonio Zoo · Ages 0–3 · With admission · checked Oct 14. A zoo day for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 with a schedule of activities: 10:00 AM story time, 11:00 AM tiny tot nature walk, 12:00 PM water play, 1:00 PM sensory play (dig…
- [Zoo Lights at San Antonio Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/zoo-lights-at-san-antonio-zoo--listing-55558daa7f3c50230741ce0f) — Nov 14 – Jan 3 · San Antonio Zoo · With admission · checked Oct 14. An after-hours holiday tradition at San Antonio Zoo with miles of lights along pathways and themed areas, glowing tunnels and immersive light realms, festive music, holiday…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [San Antonio Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-zoo--listing-1cc7bfe51954d628be99fe7a) — Today's hours shown on site as 9am-5pm; hours vary by date (see Zoo Hours page). · San Antonio Zoo · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 14. San Antonio Zoo on N. St. Mary's Street offers animal habitats including Congo Falls (gorillas), animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, a Texas natives carousel, dining and…

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