Children receive free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in October

SAN DIEGO, CA – Families can celebrate fall this month with free admission for children to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Both parks offer seasonal events throughout October, as well as free admission for children 11 and under with a paid adult ticket.

HalGLOWeen is back at the San Diego Zoo.

The event features acrobatic spider performers, spooky live music, a chance to meet unique wildlife and more. The not-so-spooky Halloween event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October until 9 p.m. Highlights include:

• Enchanted HalGLOWeen Forest: Park visitors can witness the polar bear dive like never before as they walk through an all-new forest of glowing stones and hear a special story about the magic of the moon.
• Live Music: Halloween hits from San Diego Zoo Rock Radio 201.8 and live music from The Skeleton Band, The Glow-Go's, Dusty Keys and Día de los Meurtos Mariachi.
• Zoo Boo Crew: On the boardwalk, visitors can see Dr. Meet and greet Harry and his friends, all dressed in Halloween costumes.
• Python Path: The Reptile House will get a new look after dark, when visitors will be able to see some of the zoo's reptiles in a whole new light.
• Boolahoops: Centennial Plaza will come to life as the Boolahoops returns with Halloween hits, basketball contests and games.
• Featured Creatures: Wildlife care teams introduce some of their strange wildlife friends.
• The Spider's Web: Acrobatic spider artists will demonstrate their skills as they soar above the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.
• Spooky Revue: Mr. Scare D. Cat will introduce a collection of crazy acts in a scorching and acrobatic variety show.
• Dr. Zoolittle's Tricks and Treats: Dr. Zoolittle will immerse you in the HalGLOWeen spirit with interactive activities and wildlife trivia on the Africa Rocks Stage.

Families looking for fall fun can visit the Fall Festival at Safari Park.

Park visitors can meet scarecrows, learn to line dance, walk through a maze and more. The event runs every Saturday and Sunday in October until 7 p.m. Highlights include:

• Live Music: Enjoy a country and bluegrass soundtrack with live music from The Barn Owls and new acoustic music duo Ash Meadows.
• Robert the Zebra: Animated zebra Robert greets guests of all ages and informs them about the plight of his friend, the Burrowing Owl, and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's work to help wildlife in Southern California.
• Fall Festival Jamboree: Scarecrow hosts will lead an interactive country dance party.
• A-MAZE-ing Autumn Adventure: Young explorers are invited to navigate the twists and turns of a maze, searching for clues that will help them find images of Southwest wildlife. Kids can also engage and interact with less scary scarecrows while showing off their juggling and hopping skills.
• Safari Parker: Safari Parker will tell Condor Ridge guests interesting facts about burrowing owls.
• Reflections: Experience a spectacle of floating, flickering lanterns as part of a choreographed and illuminated musical journey around the world.

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