Zoo & aquarium events in San Diego

San Diego County Fair

Fri, Jul 3 at 11 AM · Del Mar Fairgrounds · $17 – 25

San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

Fri, Jul 3 at 11 AM · Del Mar Fairgrounds · $65 for season pass

Shark Summer Storytime

Fri, Jul 3 at 9:30 AM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

Summer Spectacular Concert Series

Fri, Jul 3 · SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium is Back for 2026

Fri, Jul 3 at 9 AM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Aquarium Insider Tour

Fri, Jul 3 at 3:30 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · $30

Shark & Ray Presentation

Fri, Jul 3 at 1:30 PM · Living Coast Discovery Center

Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego

Fri, Jul 3 at 10 AM · SeaWorld San Diego

Guided Nature Walk from the Visitor Center

Fri, Jul 3 at 3:30 PM · Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center (1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego · Free

Shark Summer

Fri, Jul 3 · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

San Diego Zoo San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: 2-Visit Pass

Fri, Jul 3 · San Diego · From $130.00

July 3rd Summer Spectacular (San Diego Zoo Safari Plaza @ Frontwave Arena)

Fri, Jul 3 at 5:30 PM · Frontwave Arena

Member Perk: The Wave Waterpark

Fri, Jul 3 · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium

Fri, Jul 3

Storytime with Seadragons

Fri, Jul 3 at 9:30 AM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

Fourth Of July Fireworks 2026: SeaWorld, San Diego

Fri, Jul 3 · SeaWorld San Diego

Behind-the-Scenes: Penguin

Fri, Jul 3 at 1:30 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · $100

Bird Walks

Fri, Jul 3 · San Diego Botanic Garden

Summer Spectacular

Fri, Jul 3 · SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

Sea Turtle Presentation

Fri, Jul 3 at 2:30 PM · Living Coast Discovery Center

Eagle Presentation

Fri, Jul 3 at 10:30 AM · Living Coast Discovery Center

Nat at Night

Fri, Jul 3 at 5 PM · San Diego

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sat, Jul 4 at 11:30 AM · Living Coast Discovery Center

Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands

Sat, Jul 4 at 10 AM · Ramona Grasslands County Preserve · Free

Early Bird Social

Sat, Jul 4 at 8 AM · El Monte County Park · Free

San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Discover the Adventure of a Lifetime

Sat, Jul 4 at 9 AM · San Diego · From $78.00

Wingin' It: Up Close with Real Raptors

Sat, Jul 4 at 10 AM · SD Natural History Museum

Behind-the-Scenes: Seahorse

Sat, Jul 4 at 1:30 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · $80

Shark Specialist Q&A

Sat, Jul 4 at 12:15 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

Wildlife tracking expeditions through the park at 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail

Sat, Jul 4 at 8:30 AM · San Diego Parks & Recreation · Free

Shark and Ray Exploration Station

Sat, Jul 4 · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Birch Aquarium: Entry Ticket

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego · From $35.00

Wildlife Tracking Walk

Sat, Jul 4 at 8 AM · Mission Trails Regional Park East Fortuna staging area

San Diego: 90-Minute Seal Tour with Amphibious Bus

Sat, Jul 4 · Kettner Boulevard · From $10.90

Shark Summer Pop-up Science

Sun, Jul 5 at 1:45 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

Member and Explorer Pass Mornings

Sun, Jul 5 at 9 AM · SD Natural History Museum

Birch After Hours

Sun, Jul 5 at 12 AM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Free

Raptor Talk with Dr. Bob Gordon

Sun, Jul 5 at 9 AM · Mission Trails Regional Park

Shrek at Rooftop Cinema Club (pet friendly)

Sun, Jul 5 at 1 PM · Porto Vista Hotel & Suites

Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in San Diego

Sun, Jul 5 · 1210 W. Morena Blvd · From $26.90

Summer Critter Camp

Mon, Jul 6 at 9 AM · Helen Woodward Animal Center

Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience - Birthday

Mon, Jul 6 · 1210 W. Morena Blvd · From $24.90

Resident Free Tuesday

Tue, Jul 7 at 10 AM · San Diego

Zoo Camp

Tue, Jul 7 at 9 AM · Wild Wonders

Oceans at Night: Sharks

Thu, Jul 9 at 6:30 PM · Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Creature Canyon, SeaPoodle, Three Legged Dog

Thu, Jul 9 at 7:30 PM · Belly Up · $25.30

Creature Canyon, SeaPoodle, Three Legged Dog

Thu, Jul 9 at 7 PM · Music Box · $18

Recess at Oma's - Summer Splash

Fri, Jul 10 at 9 AM · Oma's Family Farm · $20+; kids 2 and under free

Reading with a Ranger

Fri, Jul 10 at 11 AM · Valley Center Library · Free

Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

Fri, Jul 10 at 7:30 PM · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre