As the sun goes down, the fun heats up this summer at the San Diego Zoo. From global rhythms and spectacular entertainment to one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife after dark, join us under the stars for wild and unforgettable experiences—perfect for the whole family.

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)! Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at our Summer Pet-tacular!

Be an Ocean Connector and join us on a Birding & Brews adventure!

Join Ocean Connectors for a guided birding, e-biking, and brew tasting Eco Tour in South San Diego Bay! Discover the unbelievable taste of Trident Coffee's draft nitro cold brews. Then, embark on an e-bike ride along the Bayshore Bikeway where you will observe local wildlife and learn about conservation efforts within the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Lastly, relax and take in the view with a free craft beer or hard kombucha at Novo Brewing, a sustainably focused brewery.

Best of all, your Eco Tour ticket proceeds directly benefit our nonprofit's environmental education programs. Learn more at: https://www.oceanconnectors.org/birding-e-biking-brews/

All equipment provided including: e-bikes, brews, binoculars, and field guides. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Get creative at Museum Park- right across the street from The New Children's Museum! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring Janae Marks (she/her), author of A Split Second! Enjoy a live reading, Q&A, and book signing—plus, dive into a hands-on art activity led by our NCM team and take home your very own art kit to keep the creativity going!

Free Museum admission is included with free registration to this author visit, and the first 10 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the book (limit 1 per family).

A Split Second is geared towards elementary and middle school students, but all are welcome to join us!