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Zoo & aquarium events in San Diego

50 events. Animal encounters, keeper talks, and special events at zoos and aquariums near San Diego.

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  1. Outdoor

    Serengeti Documentary

    Thu, Aug 6

    Fleet Science Center

  2. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Shark Summer Storytime

    Wed, Aug 19 at 9:30 AM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  3. Zoo & Aquarium

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

    Wed, Aug 19

    · · From $130.00

  4. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Storytime with Seadragons

    Wed, Aug 19 at 9:30 AM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  5. Music

    Bayside Bands, Brew & BBQ

    Wed, Aug 19

    SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

  6. Outdoor

    Summer Spectacular

    Wed, Aug 19

    SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

  7. Zoo & Aquarium

    Behind-the-Scenes: Penguin

    Wed, Aug 19 at 1:30 PM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  8. Zoo & Aquarium

    Triton Transfer Student Offer 2026

    Wed, Aug 19

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps · $89

  9. STEM / Science

    This Podcast Will Kill You Presents Science Storytelling

    Wed, Aug 19 at 7 PM

    San Diego

  10. Zoo & Aquarium

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

    Wed, Aug 19

    San Diego · From $35.00

  11. Zoo & Aquarium

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

    Thu, Aug 20 at 9 AM

    San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  12. Zoo & Aquarium

    Behind-the-Scenes: Seahorse

    Thu, Aug 20 at 1:30 PM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  13. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Shark Specialist Q&A

    Thu, Aug 20 at 12:15 PM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  14. Zoo & Aquarium

    Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

    Thu, Aug 20 at 12 AM

    2646 Shelter Island Dr

  15. Live Entertainment

    Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in San Diego

    Thu, Aug 20 at 9:30 AM

    1210 W. Morena Blvd

  16. Zoo & Aquarium

    Aquarium Insider Tour

    Fri, Aug 21 at 3:30 PM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps · $30

  17. Museum

    Nat at Night

    Fri, Aug 21 at 5 PM

    San Diego

  18. Museum

    One Book, One Museum Book Club

    Fri, Aug 21 at 6 PM

    SD Natural History Museum

  19. OutdoorFree

    Early Bird Special

    Sat, Aug 22 at 8 AM

    Flinn Springs County Park

  20. Museum

    Nature Studio

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    SD Natural History Museum

  21. Museum

    Critter Chats

    Sat, Aug 22 at 1:30 PM

    SD Natural History Museum

  22. Zoo & Aquarium

    Shark and Ray Exploration Station

    Sat, Aug 22

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  23. Zoo & Aquarium

    Shark Snorkels

    Sat, Aug 22

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  24. Live Entertainment

    Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience - Birthday

    Sat, Aug 22 at 10 AM

    1210 W. Morena Blvd

  25. OutdoorFree

    Trail Trek

    Sun, Aug 23 at 9 AM

    Wilderness Gardens County Preserve

  26. OutdoorFree

    Guided Evening Nature Walk Around Kumeyaay Lake

    Sun, Aug 23 at 2 AM

    Kumeyaay Lake Campground (2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego

  27. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Shark Summer Pop-up Science

    Sun, Aug 23 at 4:30 PM

    Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  28. Outdoor

    Noomi Rapace stars in HOT SPOT

    Wed, Aug 26 at 6:20 PM

    AMC MISSION VALLEY 20 · $8.50

  29. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Nature Tots

    Thu, Aug 27 at 10:30 AM

    Imperial Beach Library

  30. MuseumFree

    Nature & Me Storytime

    Fri, Aug 28 at 10:30 AM

    SD Natural History Museum

  31. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Ranger-led Night Hike

    Sat, Aug 29 at 7:30 PM

    Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch

  32. OutdoorFree

    Junior Ranger: The Amazing World of Water

    Sat, Aug 29 at 3 PM

    Potrero County Park

  33. Outdoor

    Resident Free Tuesday

    Tue, Sep 1 at 10 AM

    San Diego

  34. OutdoorFree

    Guided Nature Walk from the Visitor Center

    Wed, Sep 2 at 9:30 AM

    Mission Trails Regional Park

  35. OutdoorFree

    Morning Ranger-led Hike

    Sat, Sep 5 at 10 AM

    San Dieguito County Park

  36. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands

    Sat, Sep 5 at 10 AM

    Ramona Grasslands County Preserve

  37. Zoo & Aquarium

    Safari Park — Early Hours (Members Only)

    Sat, Sep 5 at 8 AM

    San Diego Zoo Safari Park · Included with membership

  38. Museum

    Wingin' It: Up Close with Real Raptors

    Sat, Sep 5 at 10 AM

    SD Natural History Museum

  39. Zoo & AquariumFree

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

    Sat, Sep 5 at 8:30 AM

    San Diego Parks & Recreation

  40. Museum

    Member and Explorer Pass Mornings

    Sun, Sep 6 at 9 AM

    SD Natural History Museum

  41. Zoo & AquariumFree

    Campfire Program - Nocturnal Wildlife

    Sun, Sep 6 at 2 AM

    Kumeyaay Lake Campground (2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego

  42. OutdoorFree

    Guided Nature Walk from the Visitor Center

    Mon, Sep 7 at 4:30 PM

    Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center (1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego

  43. Seasonal

    Halloween Spooktacular

    Thu, Sep 10

    SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

  44. LibraryFree

    Community Health and Wellness Clinic Sponsored by Live Well San Diego

    Fri, Sep 11 at 2 PM

    Spring Valley Library

  45. OutdoorFree

    Reading with a Ranger

    Fri, Sep 11 at 11 AM

    Valley Center Library

  46. Outdoor

    Howl-O-Scream

    Fri, Sep 11

    SeaWorld San Diego · Included with admission

  47. OutdoorFree

    Early Bird Social

    Sat, Sep 12 at 8 AM

    El Monte County Park

  48. OutdoorFree

    Discovery Table - Animal Skulls

    Sat, Sep 12 at 5 PM

    Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center (1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego

  49. Museum

    Wander the Wetlands Walk

    Sat, Sep 12 at 9 AM

    San Diego

  50. Outdoor

    Nature Hike: Crest Canyon Open Space Park (Racetrack View Trailhead)

    Sun, Sep 13 at 7:30 AM

    San Diego

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