December 2025 | 5:30 – 9 PM
ZooLights will return for its 19th year in December 2025! While the animals slumber, immerse yourself in a wonderland of brilliant light displays featuring animal and holiday scenes throughout the zoo. Explore a holiday walk-through event filled with nature-focused lighting displays. ZooLights only runs on select nights, so bring your family and friends for a magical night at the zoo.
ZooLights Silent Night is a sensory-friendly evening for guests to experience ZooLights with adjustments to sound, flashing lights, and smells.
Zoo members receive a $3 discount on ZooLights tickets. Premier Booster, Partner, Benefactor, and Champion members get one FREE night of ZooLights for everyone covered by your membership.
To redeem your one free night of ZooLights:
Complimentary admission is valid for only one night of Zoolights. Free night cannot be split across multiple nights.
Not one of these membership levels? Upgrade to a higher level for this exclusive benefit. →
at the High Desert Oasis Lodge through December 23.
S'mores, hot chocolate, treats, and more at the Beastro and Oasis Cafe.
and holiday photo opportunities throughout zoo grounds.
Take a nighttime ride on the Conservation Carousel. ($3)
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this year’s ZooLights season.
Email [email protected] for more details on how your organization can participate.