Zoo Nights will be taking place from mid-June through mid-August. During the series, the zoo will offer live music on the lawn, keeper talks and educational fun for kids and adults every other Friday.

The San Diego Zoo kicked off a 16-week free online video series for children ages 7 to 11 Wednesday, allowing kids to participate in virtual workshops to learn about the zoo’s animals.

For family fun, the zoo is planning an overnight event Aug. 19-20. Families — who can choose to pitch a tent on the zoo’s front lawn or roll out a sleeping bag in the adventure center — can ...

The video-based learning modules include trivia, arts and crafts, humor, and activities that can be done anywhere. Viewers will visit animals at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as ...