It’s the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition – ZooLights! Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!

The adventure doesn’t stop there – visit the enhanced s’mores station, swing into the season in our interactive Glow Garden and wind your way through the immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel! And of course, Santa will make his way to the Zoo for photo ops as well!

THINGS TO DO

Celebrate the holiday season with a brand-new light show, an immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel, exclusive performances and so much more!

LAKE LIGHTS SHOW

The Lake Lights Show is a stunning, immersive experience featuring a 50 ft. LED tree with music and synchronized imagery!

GLOW GARDEN

The Zoo’s Glow Garden is a myriad of glowing experiences including a glowing dance floor and interactive glow swings. Get your glow on!

ENTERTAINMENT

Catch Surviving the Holidays Animal Show nightly at 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. and community performances Wednesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Schedule:

November 29, 2023

6-7pm: Dance Shoppe

November 30, 2023

6-7pm: Campo Verde High School Strolling Strings

December 6, 2023

6-7pm: School of Rock Sugar Skulls

December 7, 2023

6-7pm: Ballet Folklorico Esperanza

December 13, 2023

6-7pm: Dance Connections 2

December 14, 2023

6-7pm: Sounds Academy

December 20, 2023

6-7pm: Stage of Mind

December 21, 2023

6-7pm: Dobson High

December 27, 2023

6-6:45pm: Bach to Rock

December 28, 2023

6-6:45pm: Bach to Rock

January 3, 2024

6-7pm: Arizona Opera

January 4, 2024

6-7pm: Arizona Opera

January 10, 2024

6-7pm: School of Rock Sugar Skulls

January 11, 2024

6-7pm: Dance Republic

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

From November 24 – December 23 have your photo taken with Santa Claus. Also on Guardian Night and Member Nights (fees apply). Book in advance here.

ENDANGERED SPECIES ILLUMINATED PAINTINGS

A special collection of large mixed media paintings by Russel Ronat show the beauty and fragility of featured species with the message of protecting our pollinators.

WILDLIFE LANTERN SAFARI

Over 50 animal lanterns will connect you with the wildlife our Zoo works to protect and conserve throughout Arizona and the world.

SHOPPING AND DINING

Don’t forget to take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel, ride a camel for the ultimate photo-op, enjoy s’mores by the fire and more!

HOLIDAY GIFTS & TOYS

Take home a memento from your special evening. Visit one of the various pop-up Zoo shops or the Plaza gift shop!

S'MORES BY THE FIRE

Snuggle up around the fire pits with your friends and family while making your own s’mores and special memories. Located in Plaza de los Niños.

KETTLE CORN AND HOT COCOA

Indulge in your favorite holiday treats including kettle corn and hot cocoa. These are must-haves as you experience ZooLights!

Sensory Friendly ZooLights - Monday, December 4
During this special evening you can expect the same great ZooLights with some modifications to make it more sensory friendly, including smaller crowds , quieter music, reduced flashing lights and more. This event requires a separate ticket.

Date: November 22, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Member preview nights November 20-21

Time: 5:30 - 10:30 P.M.

Location: Phoenix Zoo - 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008

Cost:

PURCHASE ONLINE | $30 General, $25 Member
PURCHASE AT GATE | $35 General, $30 Member

Children ages 2 and under are free

All Ages

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