Black Friday "Glowfari" 2025 Lantern Festival at Oakland Zoo
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Black Friday "Glowfari" 2025 Lantern Festival at Oakland Zoo
"Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. 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. This year's experience includes new themes - explore the future of Oakland, learn about coexisting with wildlife, swim through the reef to see colorful underwater creatures,"
"Glowfari takes place November 7, 2025-January 25, 2026 Glowfari is Closed on November 10, 11, 17, 18, & 27, December 24 & 25, and January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20. All Ages | 4:30pm to 9:00pm Parking: Free Visit Santa in the Rides Area Fridays - Sundays in November and every night December 1-23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (line closes at 8:45pm)."
Glowfari runs November 7, 2025 through January 25, 2026 with multiple closed dates during the run. Hundreds of new, larger-than-life animal lanterns illustrate wildlife journeys and underscore Oakland Zoo's conservation commitment. New themed areas include the future of Oakland, coexistence with wildlife, reef scenes, a savanna safari, insect exhibits, and a reptile-train experience, finishing with an Avian Odyssey train featuring parrots to puffins. The event is family-friendly, open 4:30pm–9:00pm with free parking. Santa appears on select days in November and nightly December 1–23. Tickets go on sale 28 days in advance, use dynamic pricing, and often sell out.
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