Celebrate the holiday season with exclusive Member-only fun during Zoo Lights, Powered by CPS Energy! Enjoy a full day of festive activities, entertainment, and magical holiday experiences designed especially for our valued members.

Member Appreciation Day Activities

Member Early Entry & Ornament Giveaway - ALL ORNAMENTS GONE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

9:00 AM
H-E-B Plaza
First 500 Members, while supplies last. Offer valid for all Membership levels.

Members Lounge at Hippo Overlook

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hippo Overlook
Relax, recharge, and soak in the holiday cheer.

Letters to Santa

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hippo Overlook
Bring your holiday wishes—we’ll make sure they get to the North Pole!

Caricatures

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hippo Overlook
Get a festive keepsake drawn just for you.

Mascot Meet & Greets

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Hippo Overlook

Slime Party

2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Hippo Overlook
A gooey-good time for all ages!

DJ Mayhem

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Great Lawn
Dance under the lights with an electrifying live DJ set.

Steel High School Choir

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Flamingo Flats

Enjoy a special holiday performance from this talented local choir.

This celebration is our way of saying thank you for being part of the San Antonio Zoo family. Come make memories under the glow of Zoo Lights and enjoy exclusive festivities all day long.