Glowfari Lantern Festival | Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari festival is open again with an extended run until March 13th.

What are Glowfari hours?

Glowfari will be open 7 nights a week from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Last entry is between 8:00pm and 8:30pm with a timed ticket reservation.

Ticket Prices for Oakland Zoo Glowfari

Glowfari is a separate ticket (from regular admission to Oakland Zoo).
Adults: $20 adults
Children & Seniors (2-14 & 65-75): $18
Children under 2 and adults over 76: Free
Oakland Zoo Members: 10% discount
Parking: Free

What Is Oakland Zoo Glowfari:

This brand-new, family-friendly experience features hundreds of larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo, storytelling the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation.

Dozens of towering and even interactive, glowing lanterns of every order await to entertain and enlighten you at every turn.

Take a mile-long stroll (socially distanced, of course!) through these illuminated and dazzling lanterns – from the ice-capped 15-foot tall penguin corridor to the breathtaking full-size elephants, giraffes, and lions – to the enormous, fluttering butterflies floating against the star-filled night sky. Ride our brilliantly-lit gondolas to visit California Trail – where you’re transported back in time to a dinosaur world filled with prehistoric rock stars like the T-rex, stegosaurus, pterodactyls, and more!
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Adopt an Animal at Oakland Zoo

Sharing a shout out for one of my favorite programs for kids and adults alike at the Oakland Zoo, adopting an animal. Donate at the Hero level or greater and receive an animal plush of your adopted animal (or an Elephant if a stuffed plus is not available).

To Adopt an Animal at the Oakland Zoo

♦ Click this link
♦ Select the Donation Level
♦ Once in the cart, click on Enter Adoption Information
♦ Enter the remaining information and check out.