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Herd in Elephant Valley

Elephant Valley Opening Celebration

March 5–8, 2026

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7 Performances

Kora Instrument

21 Strings

  • Ticketing Plaza, Near Map Locator 6

Enjoy the sounds of the kora, a traditional West African instrument.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
  • Near Map Locator 6 | Noon and 1 p.m.
Safari Parker

Safari Parker

  • Ticketing Plaza, Nairobi Walk

Our explorer says hello and shares amazing elephant facts.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
  • Nairobi Walk | 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
whimsical wildlife characters

Whimsical Wildlife Characters

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp

Take photos with and meet our fanciful wildlife puppets.

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp | 9 a.m.–Noon, 1–4 p.m.
Savanna Sounds

Savanna Sounds

  • Village Base Camp Stage

Showcase of music and dances of East Africa.

  • Village Base Camp Stage | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon, and 1 p.m.
Amazing Acrobats of Tanzania

Amazing Acrobats of Tanzania

  • Village Base Camp Stage

High-energy fun with amazing acrobats from East Africa.

  • Village Base Camp Stage | 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Musician with drum

Music of South Africa

  • Village Playground

Interactive musician with songs of South Africa.

  • Village Playground | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon
Rhythms of Africa

Rhythms of Africa

  • Village Playground

Experience interactive songs and dances with our talented musician.

  • Village Playground | 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Tropical Tunes

Tropical Tunes

  • Near Map Locator 6

Relax to the amazing sounds of steel drums.

  • Near Map Locator 6 | 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
cheetah

Wildlife Care Talks and Wildlife Experiences

  • Cheetah Run near Lion Camp | 10:00 a.m. 
Animal

Journey Into the Wild

  • Benbough Amphitheater
  • Benbough Amphitheater in Gorilla Forest | 1:00 p.m.
Mkutano House exterior

Coming Together in Mkutano Park

Come explore with us! Make meaningful nature connections and feel the power of community in conservation.

Community Art
How will you leave your print as we work together to help all life thrive? 

Community Partner Art Project
View art created by San Diego Zoo Safari Park education partners. 

Living in Harmony with Nature
Make your own bee water station.

Nature Observers
Discover the stories wildlife tell.

Trunks & Tales Story Time 
10:30 a.m. and Noon

Join the Herd
Create an elephant that is uniquely you!

Activities open: 

  • Friday, March 6: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 7: 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday, March 8 Performances

Kora Instrument

21 Strings

  • Ticketing Plaza, Near Map Locator 6

Enjoy the sounds of the kora, a traditional West African instrument.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m.
  • Near Map Locator 6 | 11 a.m. and noon
Safari Parker

Safari Parker

  • Ticketing Plaza, Nairobi Walk

Our explorer says hello and shares amazing elephant facts.

  • Ticketing Plaza | 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.
  • Nairobi Walk | 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
whimsical wildlife characters

Whimsical Wildlife Characters

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp

Take photos with and meet our fanciful wildlife puppets.

  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp | 8–11 a.m.
  • Nairobi Village/Base Camp | Noon–3 p.m.
Savanna Sounds

Savanna Sounds

  • Village Base Camp Stage

Showcase of music and dances of East Africa.

  • Village | Base Camp Stage | 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.
Amazing Acrobats of Tanzania

Amazing Acrobats of Tanzania

  • Village Base Camp Stage

High-energy fun with amazing acrobats from East Africa.

  • Village | Base Camp Stage | 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Musician with drum

Music of South Africa

  • Village Playground

Interactive musician with songs of South Africa.

  • Village Playground | 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
Rhythms of Africa

Rhythms of Africa

  • Village Playground

Experience interactive songs and dances with our talented musician.

  • Village Playground | 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Tropical Tunes

Tropical Tunes

  • Near Map Locator 6

Relax to the amazing sounds of steel drums.

  • Near Map Locator 6 | 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
cheetah

Wildlife Care Talks and Wildlife Experiences

  • Cheetah Run near Lion Camp | 9:00 a.m.
Mkutano House exterior

Coming Together in Mkutano Park

Come explore with us! Make meaningful nature connections and feel the power of community in conservation.

Community Art
How will you leave your print as we work together to help all life thrive? 

Community Partner Art Project
View art created by San Diego Zoo Safari Park education partners. 

Living in Harmony with Nature
Make your own bee water station.

Nature Observers
Discover the stories wildlife tell.

Trunks & Tales Story Time 
10:30 a.m. and Noon

Join the Herd
Create an elephant that is uniquely you!

Activities open: 

  • Sunday, March 8: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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