San Antonio Zoo offers $8 Locals Day admission Sunday for Bexar County residents with required proof
$8 Locals Day pricing returns this Sunday
San Antonio Zoo will offer $8 standard admission on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, through its Locals Day program for Bexar County residents. The zoo’s posted public hours for the day are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The discounted ticket is limited to standard admission and is not described as applying to add-on experiences or other purchases.
Locals Day is positioned by the zoo as an access initiative intended to broaden local participation in its animal care, conservation and education work. The $8 price is significantly lower than typical peak-day general admission, making the event one of the zoo’s more substantial single-day discounts for residents.
Who qualifies and what visitors need to bring
The zoo’s eligibility requirement is residency within Bexar County. For entry using Locals Day pricing, the zoo requires proof of residency. One guest per party must present documentation showing a Bexar County address, such as a government-issued ID or a utility bill.
Tickets for Locals Day are available for purchase online, and the zoo advises that the $8 offer is valid only on designated dates. Visitors planning around the promotion should confirm the date at the time of purchase to ensure the discounted rate applies.
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Price: $8 per person (standard admission only)
- Eligibility: Bexar County residents with proof of residency
- Ticketing: Online purchase required
How Locals Day fits into the 2026 calendar
Sunday’s discount is part of a wider slate of Locals Day dates scheduled across 2026. The zoo’s calendar lists additional discounted days in every season, including late March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
For families and frequent visitors, the calendar-based approach effectively creates periodic lower-cost entry points rather than a standing discount. That structure can be especially relevant for residents making decisions about when to schedule first-time visits, school breaks, or multi-generational outings.
Planning considerations for visitors
Because Locals Day pricing is available only to Bexar County residents and applies only to standard admission, visitors who anticipate purchasing add-on experiences should treat the $8 rate as an entry discount rather than a broader savings program. Parties should also plan for ID or other qualifying documentation to avoid delays at entry.
Locals Day admission is limited to standard entry and requires proof of Bexar County residency.