Get Your Tickets for Glowfari at the Oakland Zoo!
Join the Oakland Zoo this fall and winter for Glowfari opening November 7! This family-friendly experience features hundreds of giant glowing animal lanterns throughout the zoo, depicting the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on the earth, and the Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 21 at 9 am for zoo members and noon for the general public!
This year's Glowfari experience features a look at Oakland's future, visit the sea life of the coral reef, spot African animals of the savanna, and meet some interesting bugs. You can also end your visit with a train ride through the world of reptiles! My family and I attend Glowfari at the zoo every year and they're always a magical experience. It's really a highlight of our holiday season!
Make sure to pay a visit Santa in the zoo's rides area Fridays–Sundays in November and nightly from December 1–23. Santa will be available for visits from 6–9 pm (line closes at 8:45 pm), weather permitting.
Glowfari opens Friday, November 7, 2025 and runs through January 25, 2026 from 4:30–9 pm. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 21 at 9 am for members and noon for the general public. This season, the zoo has implemented a "plan ahead" pricing system, where tickets prices vary and increase as you get closer to the event date. Booking your tickets as far ahead as possible is highly recommended. Parking is included. Tickets will go on sale on a rolling basis 28 days before the entry date. Get more information on tickets and order them here.
The Oakland Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland CA 94605. For more info, visit www.oaklandzoo.org.
