A Night of Wild Wonder Awaits — Members Only! 

Join Us for Our Exclusive Glowfari Member Night

Friday, December 4, 2026 5:00 PM

Save Your Spot Before the Lights Go Out!

We're turning the magic up to eleven this holiday season! As a valued member of SACDS you, your loved ones and staff are invited to an exclusive Membership Celebration Glowfari Evening at the Oakland Zoo — one of the Bay Area's most beloved seasonal traditions.


Before we make our way into the glow, we're hosting a private Members Pre-Party featuring food, fun, and festivities for the whole family. Think great bites, great company, and the perfect warm-up before we step into a world of hundreds of breathtaking, larger-than-life illuminated animal lanterns.

What's Included

Exclusive Members Pre-Party —

Glowfari Admission at Oakland Zoo — an immersive lantern festival featuring all-new themes and spectacular wildlife displays ($45 dollar value for Glowfari tickets alone)

Free Parking

A night to remember with the people who make our community shine

Who's Invited: This event is open to:

Members and their families

Member staff and their immediate families

Show your staff how much you appreciate all their hard work throughout the year!

Reserve Your Spot — $25 Refundable Deposit Required

⏰ Deposit Deadline: July 1, 2026

Your deposit will be applied toward the full ticket price when final payment is collected. Need to cancel? Your deposit is fully refundable prior to the deadline.

Spots are limited and will go fast. To secure tickets for you and your group, a $25 fully refundable deposit per ticket is required by: July 1st!

Don't wait! — Once deposits close on July 1st, we cannot guarantee availability for you, your family, or your team.

Don't wait! — If we do not receive enough registrations by July 1st, we will CANCEL this event. If you want to attend, reserve your space NOW!

Full-price tickets $40 – $65 per person

Children under 2 - Free

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

"Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation." — Oakland Zoo