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Date: Nov. 22, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025

Location: Oregon Zoo

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Dazzling new light displays, plus familiar favorites

This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet, with a brand-new magical meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route, and more interactive displays than ever. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all year.

Want more flexibility? This year, we brought back the ZooLights Any Night ticket which can be purchased in advance and used spontaneously for any night and time throughout the season. 

ZooLights opens at 4:30 p.m. Tonight's closure time is listed at the top of this page. ZooLights is closed Dec. 25.

ZooLights calendar at-a-glance infographic. All information shown is available when purchasing tickets.

Prices and times vary throughout the season

Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30

Buy now

Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. 

Income-assistance discount information

Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.

Getting to ZooLights

Parking is limited. Learn about alternative transportation options

Animal encounters

Meet some smaller zoo residents from Dec. 17 to 22, 6 to 7 p.m. inside near the Insect Zoo at Discovery Plaza. Please note: Most animals are not on view in their habitats during ZooLights.

Food and gifts

Entry Plaza
Gift Shop
Cocoa Station
Souvenir Photos

Central Plaza
Trailhead Snacks
Bandit Kettle Corn
French Fry Fusion

Polar Plaza
Bar
Brats and S’mores
Hot Cocoa & Churros
Elephant Ears
Growlers Pizza & Beer
Gifts

Elephant Lands
Aviary Café
Six Stix Pretzels
Gifts

Discovery Plaza
Hot Cocoa & Churros
Donuts

Map

Use in-park interactive map

map of zoolights


Presented by:

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Together for Wildlife! 

Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species at home and around the world. Learn more