Calendar: October 2009
Hours of operation
The 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.
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!
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Check back often, as new activities are frequently added! |
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San Diego Zoo6:30pm KinderNights: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6) sold out Zoo on TV11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8 |
San Diego Zoo7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out Wild Animal Park10am 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 Park9am 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 Park11:30 Silver Tuesday: Elephant Communication (adults) 3:30pm Night Owls (school groups) Zoo on TV8:30am on CW Channel 6 |
San Diego Zoo7pm Special Speakers: Year of the Gorilla (adults) Wild Animal Park3:30pm Night Owls (school groups) |
San Diego Zoo6:30pm KinderNights: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6) sold out Wild Animal ParkZoo on TV11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8 |
San Diego Zoo7:30am Walk on the Wild Side 1–4pm Book Signings 5pm Fall Member Appreciation Dinner (adults) Wild Animal Park9am 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) |
San Diego ZooWild Animal Park9:15am 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 ZooWild Animal Park9:15am Family Caravan (families w/ages 6–17) |
San Diego ZooZoo on TV11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8 |
San Diego Zoo7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out 4pm Spooky Sleepover (families w/ages 4 & older) 5pm Fall Member Appreciation Dinner (adults) Wild Animal Park9am 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 Zoo7:30am Sunrise Surprise Stroll (adults) sold out 9am KinderMornings: Seeing Spots & Stripes (families w/ages 3–6) Wild Animal Park9am Veterinary Medical Center Tour (adults) 1pm Scouts at the Park: Brownie Eco-Explorer (ages 7–8 w/leader) |
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Zoo on TV8:30am on CW Channel 6 |
San Diego Zoo7pm Special Speakers: Gorilla Detective (adults) |
Wild Animal Park4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older) Zoo on TV11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8 |
San Diego Zoo4pm Spooky Sleepover (families w/ages 4 & older) Wild Animal Park9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult) 4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older) |
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Wild Animal Park4pm Roar & Snore: Family Pumpkin Party (families w/ages 6 & older) Zoo on TV11–Noon on KFMB Channel 8 |
Wild Animal Park9am Cheetah Run Safari (ages 8–adult) |
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