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Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo

When
Through Dec 25–8:00 PMSelect dates November 28 through December 25, 2026; Zoo open until 8 p.m. on Jungle Bells nights; light treks 5-8 p.m.
Where
San Diego Zoo2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Included with all admission tickets and memberships (excluding December 24); 1-Day Pass Adult $78 / Child (3-11) $68
Organizer
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The San Diego Zoo's annual holiday celebration, when the Zoo lights up the night until 8 p.m. with entertainment and seasonal experiences. Jungle Bells activities are included with all admission tickets and memberships (excluding December 24). Offerings listed include Jingle Brass on the Front Street Stage (4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.), Reindeer Games (5, 6 and 7 p.m.), roaming performers in Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, Santa's Factory at the Price Education Center in Lost Forest (opens November 28: November 28-30 noon to 6 p.m.; December 6-7, 13-14 and 24 noon to 4 p.m.; December 19-23 and 25 noon to 8 p.m.), and Holiday Light Treks from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tiger Trail, the Bus Tour unloading area and the Cactus Garden.

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The Jungle Bells page does not print an overall date range; the November 28 start and December 25 end are inferred from the Santa's Factory schedule printed on the page, and December 24 is excluded from Jungle Bells activities. Confirm the exact Jungle Bells nights on the Zoo hours calendar.

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