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For decades, San Diego's Nighttime Zoo has been a summer staple. This is the last year
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Karen Kucher, The San Diego Union-Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 29, 2026
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Key points The San Diego Zoo's Nighttime Zoo program, which has been in place for 32 years, will be concluding its run this summer. The San Diego Zoo has announced that this will be the final year for the Nighttime Zoo.
A long-standing summer tradition is coming to an end in San Diego. The San Diego Zoo's Nighttime Zoo program, which has been in place for 32 years, will be concluding its run this summer.
This program allowed visitors to stay late and view animals in the evening. The San Diego Zoo has announced that this will be the final year for the Nighttime Zoo.
Further information about the conclusion of the Nighttime Zoo program can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the San Diego Zoo's decision to end this summer staple.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
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