San Diego Zoo Night at Petco Park 2026 - Elephant Bobblehead Giveaway


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San Diego Zoo Night is Thursday, July 9, 2026. The Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks.

This is a Theme Game, make sure you know what that means. The package includes a ticket to the Diamondbacks vs. Padres game, plus a San Diego Zoo elephant bobblehead.

About the Bobblehead

The elephant bobblehead is a partnership giveaway with the San Diego Zoo. Limited to the first 40,000 fans who purchase the theme game package.

San Diego Zoo Connection

San Diego Zoo Night
The San Diego Zoo sits in Balboa Park, about 15 minutes north of Petco Park. Founded in 1916, it’s one of the most famous zoos in the world. The elephant exhibit has been a centerpiece for decades, and elephants remain one of the zoo’s most popular attractions.

This isn’t the first time the Padres and Zoo have partnered for promotional nights. The collaboration makes sense—both are San Diego institutions, and both draw families looking for entertainment.

Who’s Playing

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks

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