Glowing animal lantern installations lighting up a zoo pathway at night
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Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo

Through Jan 3Dec 11 – Jan 3 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Daily mid-December through early January; Zoo open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Jungle Bells activities begin 4:00 PM

San Diego Zoo2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 · 1.5 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections

All ages; included with zoo general admission; stroller rentals and accessible transit on site

From $72Included with 1-Day Pass ($72 adult, $62 child ages 3–11); free for children under 3; member pass benefits apply

About this adventure

The world-famous San Diego Zoo treats families to wild holiday enchantment during Jungle Bells! As twilight falls, the zoo comes alive with luminous animal lanterns, interactive music, and the breathtaking 'Aurora' evening spectacular—a sensory performance of 3D light, nature projections, and soaring music in the Front Street plaza. Kids can visit Santa at his festive holiday cabin, ride the Holiday Skyfari aerial tram high above glowing tree canopies, and watch polar bears splash in the Northern Frontier. The zoo features paved ramps, stroller rentals, baby-care centers, and heated family rest pavilions.

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