Meet Your Next Ex (21+ Event)

Coupling up is optional, connections are encouraged. San Antonio Zoo is turning up the flirt factor this Valentine’s season with Meet Your Next Ex, a 21+ after-hours party built for playful vibes and unexpected connections. Designed for singles, couples, and anyone living in the “it’s complicated” category, this is your chance to step into the night, turn up the charm, and see where the evening takes you.

Dress for a fun night out, grab a drink, and explore the zoo after dark as music, entertainment, and surprise moments unfold around every corner. Whether you’re here to flirt, vibe, or just enjoy the drama from a safe distance, Meet Your Next Ex is all about fun, connection, and letting your WILD side take over.

Meet Your Next Ex is Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $35, and this event is 21+ only.

Choose Your Vibe

At check-in, guests will receive color-coded badge ribbons that help signal what they’re looking for in a fun, respectful, and inclusive way. Ribbon options include:
💙 Blue: Looking for men
💛 Yellow: Looking for women
💚 Green: Looking for any
❤️ Red: Not interested or wing person

New and Returning Features for 2026

Variety Show
Enjoy a high-energy variety show featuring an acoustic musician, a magician, and bold burlesque performances. The lineup is flirty, surprising, and perfectly matched to the vibe of the night.

Icebreaker Games at Fiesta Rooftop Terrace
Need help making the first move? Head to the Fiesta Rooftop Terrace for easy icebreaker games and conversation starters designed to make meeting new people effortless.

Expect music, specialty drinks available for purchase, and a one-of-a-kind after-hours zoo atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.

Come for the party. Stay for the banter. Leave with a new connection, a new inside joke, or a story worth telling.

Important information

Meet Your Next Ex is an after-hours ticketed event. All guests, including Members, must have a ticket and a valid ID to enter. This event is 21+ only.