Wild Lights
Visitors stroll through the forest and pathways of the zoo after dark under hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights. The evening walk features illuminated, animal-themed light sculptures glowing under the stars. On select nights during the season, guests can also catch a visit with Santa.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adult (13+): $15.00–$21.00; child (3–12): $15.00–$19.00; infant (0–2): $0.00. Tickets include admission and parking (a $15 value).
Hours
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Food & Drink
At the 21+ Cheers event on December 10, specialty food and adult beverages are available for an additional fee.
Parking
Parking is included with admission.
Pets
Dogs may attend the separate Dogs After Dark event with a special ticket; dogs must be well behaved.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose your visiting date and entry time carefully, because tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
- Dress warmly for the after-dark outdoor walk through forest areas and pathways.
- Use the Zoo Pass Member Portal to create an account and access the automatically applied 20% discount.
- Remember that parking is included with admission, so you do not need to arrange separate event parking.
- If you hope to see Santa, choose a listed visit night, and note that December 10 is a 21+ event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Infants aged 0–2 enter free.
- Zoo Pass members receive a discount on tickets.
- Early-bird ticket special through 8 November.
- Santa visits on select nights from 9–12 and 16–23 December.
- Cheers! is an adults-only event for ages 21 and over on 10 December.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with a Wild Lights ticket?
Admission to the walk-through light displays and parking are included.
What ages are covered by the ticket categories?
Ticket categories are for adults aged 13 and over, children aged 3–12, and infants aged 0–2.
Can I bring my dog to the regular Wild Lights walk?
Dogs are permitted at the separate Dogs After Dark event with a special ticket; dogs must be well behaved.
Are there other ways to experience the lights?
Separate ticketed options include a drive-through experience, Cheers! for adults aged 21 and over, Dogs After Dark and Zoo Year’s Eve.
Can I change my visit date after buying a ticket?
No. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable, so select your visiting date carefully.
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