Calendar: October 2009

Hours of operation

San Diego ZooThe San Diego Zoo is open every day of the year. Purchase tickets online...

Summer/Fall Hours (September 8–October 4): 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Fall Hours (October 5–December 18): 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wild Animal Park The Wild Animal Park is open every day of the year. Purchase tickets online...

Summer/Fall Hours (September 8–November 20): 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Note: During the month of October, children (ages 3–11) enjoy FREE admission to the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park!

October 2009

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Check back often, as new activities are frequently added!

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San Diego Zoo

6:30pm KinderNights: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6) sold out

Zoo on TV

11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8

San Diego Zoo

7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out

Wild Animal Park

10am Scouts in the Park: Junior Wildlife (ages 9–10 w/leader)

4pm Roar & Snore: Girl Scout Night (Girl Scouts ages 8 & older w/leaders)

4:30pm A Taste of Research: Elephant Communication (adults)

Wild Animal Park

9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult)

1pm Scouts in the Park: Junior Plants & Animals (ages 9–10 w/leader)

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Wild Animal Park

11:30 Silver Tuesday: Elephant Communication (adults)

3:30pm Night Owls (school groups)

Zoo on TV

8:30am on CW Channel 6

 
San Diego Zoo

7pm Special Speakers: Year of the Gorilla (adults)

Wild Animal Park

3:30pm Night Owls (school groups)

San Diego Zoo

Fall Book Fair

6:30pm KinderNights: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6) sold out

Wild Animal Park

Fall Book Fair

Zoo on TV

11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8

San Diego Zoo

7:30am Walk on the Wild Side

All About Enrichment

Fall Book Fair

1–4pm Book Signings 

5pm Fall Member Appreciation Dinner (adults)

Wild Animal Park

Fall Book Fair

9am Veterinary Medical Center Tour (adults)

9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult)

10am Scouts at the Park: Daisy Rose Petal (ages 5–6 w/leader)

4pm Roar & Snore: Adult-only Night

San Diego Zoo

All About Enrichment

Fall Book Fair

Wild Animal Park

Fall Book Fair

9:15am Family Caravan (families w/ages 6–17)

11am Scouts at the Park: Daisy Red Petal (ages 5–6 w/leader)

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San Diego Zoo

Fall Book Fair

Wild Animal Park

Fall Book Fair

9:15am Family Caravan (families w/ages 6–17)

     
San Diego Zoo

Plant Day & Orchid Odyssey

Zoo on TV

11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8

San Diego Zoo

7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out

4pm Spooky Sleepover (families w/ages 4 & older)

All About Enrichment

5pm Fall Member Appreciation Dinner (adults)

Wild Animal Park

Pumpkins at the Park

9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult)

1pm Scouts at the Park: Brownie Animals Try-It (ages 7–8 w/leader)

4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older)

Oktoberfest Buffet Dinner

San Diego Zoo

7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out

9am KinderMornings: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6)

All About Enrichment

Wild Animal Park

Pumpkins at the Park

9am Veterinary Medical Center Tour (adults)

1pm Scouts at the Park: Brownie Eco-Explorer (ages 7–8 w/leader)

6pm Oktoberfest Dinner

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Zoo on TV

8:30am on CW Channel 6

San Diego Zoo

7pm Special Speakers: Gorilla Detective (adults)

 
Wild Animal Park

4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older)

Zoo on TV

11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8

San Diego Zoo

4pm Spooky Sleepover (families w/ages 4 & older)

Wild Animal Park

Pumpkins at the Park

9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult)

4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older)

Wild Animal Park

Pumpkins at the Park

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Wild Animal Park

4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older)

Zoo on TV

11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8

Wild Animal Park

Pumpkins at the Park

9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult)