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Family Glow Party

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
5-8 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Family-friendly & FREE (no ticket purchase required)

After the balloons lift off during the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, keep the fun going at the Saint Louis Zoo! Guests can enjoy all the Zoo has to offer during this FREE, extended-hours event. Light up the night with glow accessories available for purchase. Sip on specialty cocktails and other refreshments. Maybe even catch a glimpse of the racing balloons overhead! Don’t miss this GLOWING celebration.

What's in Store

Bring on the glow!

The Zoo opens at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. for this event.

  • 4 p.m. – Free parking begins on Zoo lots.
  • 5-8 p.m. – Zoo grounds and attractions remain open for Family Glow Party. Specialty cocktails and glow accessories are available for purchase. Some animals will receive special balloon-themed enrichment!
  • 6:30 p.m. – Bird Garden, Bird House Jungle of the Apes/Fragile Forest, Primate House/Primate Canopy Trails, Red Rocks, River's Edge, and Big Cat Country close.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Penguin & Puffin Coast, Herpetarium, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, and Insectarium close.