Image
October 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Celebration
Join the San Pasqual Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as they host Indigenous Peoples' Celebration. All are welcome to this joyous celebration of the Kumeyaay people and the Indigenous community, their commitment to wildlife, and their culture.
Event Itinerary
10 a.m.
Blessing Ceremony
Mkutano Park
11 a.m.
Bird Singing Groups Begin
Mkutano Park
11 a.m.
Telling of the Creation Story
Benbough Amphitheater
11 a.m.
Indigenous Artisans Exhibition Opens
Hunte Pavillion
11 a.m.
Musicians Begin
Watering Hole
11 a.m.
Education Activities Open
Mombasa Pavilion
11 a.m.
Trail Trek 1
Meet at Marker 19
1 p.m.
Trail Trek 2
Meet at Marker 19
2 p.m.
Telling of the Creation Story
Benbough Amphitheater
4 p.m.
Closing Prayer
Mkutano Park
Culinary Specials
Thorntree Terrace
Safari Base Camp
- Three Sisters Harvest Salad: Spinach, quinoa, roasted squash, corn, black beans, toasted pepitas, and maple-berry vinaigrette. $10 plus tax
- Prickly Pear Lemonade: Served in a souvenir mason jar. $7.99 plus tax
Mombasa Cooker
Nairobi Village
- Salmon Burger: Ground salmon patty, butternut squash and berry relish, pickled red onion, watercress, creamy sunflower seed spread, and a whole wheat bun. $10 plus tax
- Prickly Pear Lemonade: Served in a souvenir mason jar. $7.99 plus tax
Mawazo Kitchen
African Woods
- Crispy Fry Bread Tostada: Choice of carne asada or pollo asado, black beans, roasted corn and peppers, pico de gallo, cheese, crema, and guacamole. $10 plus tax
- Prickly Pear Lemonade: Served in a souvenir mason jar. $7.99 plus tax
Tu Grill
Elephant Valley
- Bison Skewers: Prickly pear glaze, white rice, and corn and bean succotash. $10 plus tax
- Prickly Pear Lemonade: Served in a souvenir mason jar. $7.99 plus tax
No additional discounts will be applied to culinary specials.
Looking for Directions?
Visiting the Safari Park has never been easier, with the Safari Park app! Get directions, discover dining, activities, and more with the GPS-enabled map.
