{"id":469104,"date":"2025-12-24T16:02:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T16:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/469104\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T16:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T16:02:28","slug":"san-antonio-zoo-announces-8-admission-for-christmas-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/469104\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Zoo announces $8 admission for Christmas Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The discounted admission is part of Locals Day<\/p>\n<p>The San Antonio Zoo is offering a special Locals Day on Christmas. (Copyright San Antonio Zoo)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 The San Antonio Zoo is giving the gift of discounted admission this holiday season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Available on Christmas Day only, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., families can enjoy attractions for $8, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">During the day, exhibits such as the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/12\/14\/san-antonio-zoo-gorilla-habitat-grand-opening-has-families-going-bananas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/12\/14\/san-antonio-zoo-gorilla-habitat-grand-opening-has-families-going-bananas\/\">Congo Falls<\/a> are on display. It opened on Dec. 13 and features seven gorillas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">At night, you can enjoy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/11\/25\/zoo-lights-returns-to-san-antonio-zoo-with-new-attractions-festive-holiday-glow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/11\/25\/zoo-lights-returns-to-san-antonio-zoo-with-new-attractions-festive-holiday-glow\/\"> Zoo Lights<\/a>. Featuring all-new attractions until Jan. 4, fans can enjoy LED light displays, festive music and pictures with Santa. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to the release, you do not need to display proof of residence to get in on this discount. All guests are welcome for this promotion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The zoo will announce more Locals Day in 2026. You can look out for that on <a href=\"https:\/\/sazoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sazoo.org\/\">its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read more on KSAT:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAvery Meurer headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AMTB4591BVPLGTHZXBVLNM1AMS\/\" title=\"View Avery Meurer&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avery Meurer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Avery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12. 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