L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Explore an immersive landscape filled with dazzling new lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more, for a nature-focused holiday celebration that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking. This year’s experience features all-new seasonal wonders, including a magical Winter Wildlands with majestic pine trees, glowing ice crystals, snow-loving animals, views of the “northern lights,” and spectacular photo spots for the ultimate holiday snaps. VIP experiences and a community nights are available.

Make unforgettable holiday memories as you explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo.

• Take a self-guided 60- to 90-minute stroll through a large area of the Zoo filled with wildlife-inspired lantern displays, festive photo ops, interactive experiences, and roaming live entertainment.
• Discover all-new wonders such as the holiday-themed Winter Wildlands, the Dazzling Desertscape, magnificent scenes of native California wildlife, and much more.
• Get interactive! Dance along with motion-sensing cactuses, play on luminous swings, challenge the family to a round of holiday hopscotch, enter a giant walk-in kaleidoscope, and more.
• Warm up with hot cocoa and other tasty treats available for purchase. Guests 21 and older can enjoy beer, wine, and spiked hot chocolate.
• Add to the holiday lightscape with glowing merchandise available for purchase.
• Enjoy a spin on the carousel for an additional fee.
• Park for free any night.