Zoo Nights

Come enjoy an adults-only night out at Tulsa Zoo! This after-hours event series will allow patrons to explore the zoo, enjoy live music, yard games, keeper chats and more!
2026 Series Dates:
Friday, June 12: Masquerade Party Theme - Come in an elaborate mask!
Friday, August 14: Luau Theme - Dress in your summer tropical attire; ticket sales opening in June.
Saturday, October 10: Halloween Theme - Dress to impress in your best costume; ticket sales opening in August.
All events are from 6:00-9:30 p.m. with last admission at 8:30 p.m. except the October 11 event, which is from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
All guests must be 21 or older to attend. All guests will need to show a valid photo ID before being permitted to enter the event.
Ticket Information:
$36.99 per person in advance-General Admission
$64.99 per person-General Admission ticket with Drink Package add-on; General Admission amenities plus 4 alcoholic beverages
$41.99 per person Day of/Onsite-General Admission
$69.99 per person-Day of/Onsite-General Admission ticket with Drink Package add-on; General Admission amenities plus 4 alcoholic beverages (limited supply)
Event Registration Incudes:
6-9:30 p.m. admission to the event (Last admission at 8:30 p.m.)*
Keeper chats and animal demonstrations
Yard games
Live music
Cash bars with drinks for purchase
Food available for purchase from zoo concessions
*Our June 12 event includes access to our temporary exhibit, ZooLIGHTful, featuring hundreds of handcrafted Chinese lanterns along a magical trail spanning over one mile.
*To allow guests the opportunity to have ample time to enjoy indoor animal exhibits ahead of sunset, they may come out any time between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the day of the event. Guests will need to show their QR code registration email to receive a wristband to remain on grounds for the after-hours portion of Zoo Nights.
Zoo Nights is a rain or shine event! Some portions may shift inside if there is rain. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. After your ticket purchase is complete, please check your spam folder for email confirmation and ticket QR code for this event.
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