Griffith Park's zoo after dark is a different place: the paths empty of strollers, the lighting drops, and the animals behave differently in the evening. The puzzle format gives you a reason to cover ground you would normally walk past, and because it is team-based it works better with three or four people than alone. Food trucks and a DJ mean you can stop playing and still have somewhere to be.
What to expect
An after-hours run of the zoo grounds with puzzle stations sited across the site, teams working through clues at their own pace, keeper talks along the way, a live DJ and a line-up of food trucks.
Good to know
- The event runs 6 to 10 p.m., after the zoo's regular 10 a.m.–5 p.m. day.
- The zoo describes it as team-based, so bring people to play with.
- This is the second edition of Zoo Quest, from the creators of Locked Zoo.
- Food trucks are part of the event, so dinner on site is an option.
- Griffith Park evenings in October cool off after sunset.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When is it?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m.
Is it the same as Boo at the L.A. Zoo?
No. Boo at the L.A. Zoo runs on the weekends of October 24–25 and October 31–November 1, in daytime hours.