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Welcome, NightLifers!
NightLife is a community event where we want everyone to feel welcome and safe. Our trained staff is dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere, but they can’t do it alone! We ask our guests to help us maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for all by following these guidelines.
Be respectful:
- Treat others with courtesy and consideration. This includes fellow guests, volunteers, staff, and our living collections.
- Inappropriate behavior, harassment, discrimination and hate, or violence will not be tolerated.
- Respect the Academy's dedication to science, the environment, and our community.
Be responsible:
- Age: NightLife is 21+. Valid physical ID is required at all times.
- Alcohol: Consume alcohol responsibly in designated areas. Intoxication or disruptive behavior due to alcohol will lead to denial of service or removal.
- Smoking or vaping is not permitted in or around the Academy Building at any time.
- Animals: We care deeply about our animals. No loud noises, flashing/bright lights, objects thrown into exhibits, or attempts to touch the animals.
- Safety: Follow all safety guidelines and stay within designated areas.
Be aware:
- Security: Academy staff are available to ensure that you enjoy NightLife safely. Please follow their instructions.
- Photography: Personal photography is allowed. Please be conscientious of locations where flash photography is prohibited.
- Prohibited items: Weapons, illegal substances, outside alcohol, etc. are not allowed.
Consequences of non-compliance:
Failure to follow these values may result in warnings, removal from the premises, or ongoing revocation of entry privileges.
Updated: August 2024
Upcoming events
We’re back with another collab with SF staple Noise Pop Music and Arts Festival featuring a DJ set by DāM-FunK.
Dive into a night of glowing lights and unexpected wonders – where science inspires music and nightlife magic.
Hold on to your butts! We’re celebrating the opening of our new exhibit, Dino Days, with a colossal party.
Let your inner child loose alongside 60,000 live animals and explore the Academy at night.
Mysteries of the deep meet cocktails of the night. Plunge into the deep sea at our new exhibit, Unseen Oceans.
Join us for our second annual celebration of global connection through music, fashion and dance in the Bay Area.