Meet Your Next Ex
Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Love is a jungle—and this Valentine’s season, San Antonio Zoo is bringing serious villa energy after hours with Meet Your Next Ex. Coupling up is optional, connections are encouraged, and everyone from singles to couples to the “it’s complicated” crowd is invited to dress for the villa, grab a drink, and see where the night takes you.
Tickets are $35, and this event is 21+ only.
A Wild Night of Fun and Flirting
San Antonio Zoo transforms into an adults-only playground after dark for Meet Your Next Ex—a flirty inspired night built for unexpected connections, bold energy, and unforgettable moments.
Explore the zoo at night as music, entertainment, and surprise encounters unfold around every corner. Whether you’re here to flirt, vibe, or enjoy the drama from a safe distance, this night is all about fun, connection, and letting your WILD side take over.
Expect music throughout the evening, specialty drinks available for purchase, and a one-of-a-kind after-hours zoo atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.
Icebreakers: The Perfect Matchmaking Formula
Need help making the first move? Head to the Fiesta Rooftop Terrace for easy icebreaker games and conversation starters designed to make meeting new people effortless—no awkward intros required.
The Unique Color Code System: Making Connections Simple
At check-in, guests will receive color-coded badge ribbons that help signal what they’re looking for in a fun, respectful, and inclusive way. Ribbon options include:
💙 Blue: Looking for men
💛 Yellow: Looking for women
💚 Green: Looking for any
❤️ Red: Not interested or wing person
This simple system takes the guesswork out of starting conversations—so you can focus on good vibes, fun banter, and real connections.
New and Returning Features for 2026
Variety Show
Enjoy a high-energy variety show featuring an acoustic musician, a magician, and bold burlesque performances. The lineup is flirty, surprising, and perfectly matched to the vibe of the night.
Icebreaker Games at Fiesta Rooftop Terrace
Keep the momentum going with fun, low-pressure games and prompts designed to spark conversation and help you meet someone new.
Come for the party. Stay for the banter. Leave with a new connection, a new inside joke, or a story worth telling.
Important Information
Meet Your Next Ex is an after-hours ticketed event. All guests, including Members, must have a ticket and a valid ID to enter. This event is 21+ only.
Why San Antonio Zoo is the Perfect Event Destination
Beyond the habitats and conservation work, San Antonio Zoo proves it’s also an unforgettable destination for adults-only nights out. With the energy of a themed party and the magic of the zoo after dark, Meet Your Next Ex is a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s-season experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Final Roar: Meet Your Next Ex
Dress like you’re headed to the villa, bring your best wing person (or come solo), and let the night surprise you. Meet Your Next Ex is where fun, flirting, and wild energy collide—after hours at San Antonio Zoo.