WILDLIGHTS ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the wonder and start a new holiday tradition with your family! At WildLights presented by KeyBank, you'll enjoy:

Stunning light displays inspired by nature

Approximately 375,000 energy-efficient LED lights will recreate wild animals and wild places in two and three dimensions along the zoo’s pathways and North Meadow at WildLights presented by KeyBank. An animated display of nature’s wonder will be woven into the zoo’s famous greenery inspired by stunning destinations from across the globe, including “Northern Lights,” “The Water Hole” and “Jungle Lights.” 

Get a map of WildLights displays

Meet visiting reindeer

Stop by the north end of the zoo to meet two special visiting guests, reindeer pair Lucky and Christi. Look for the reindeer shelter nearby the zoo's Historic Carousel.

Learn fun facts about reindeer

Ride the Historic Carousel

The festively lit carousel is open nightly for WildLights guests ($2 per ride)

SPECIAL OFFER: 

Get a free carousel ride with voucher from KeyBank

Enjoy a free ride on the zoo’s Historic Carousel at WildLights presented by KeyBank with a free ride voucher available at select KeyBank branches, while supplies last. See all participating KeyBank locations. 

Quantities are limited, limit of four (4) carousel coupons per residence. Vouchers available only at these KeyBank branches.  Carousel vouchers are good at WildLights only, valid 11/19/12-1/1/13.

Day Exhibit opens at night

While the zoo’s animals will be tucked in for the night, the Day Exhibit, a showcase of reptiles and amphibians, will be open, offering another indoor venue for the chilly evenings.

Plus: 

Zoomazium becomes Snowmazium

Our indoor, heated play space, will transform into Snowmazium for winter family fun and snowy stories with an animal twist, including nightly story time at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m.

NOTE: Snowmazium is closed during WildLights on Fri., Dec. 7.

Enjoy live entertainment

Look for strolling carolers singing the joy of the season, ice carvers, live musical performances and more entertainment for all ages at WildLights. Get the calendar of live performances

Illuminated Stroller Parade

Fri., December 14, parade starts at 6:45 p.m.
Deck your strollers with holiday lights, ornaments and boughs of holly galore and join the Illuminated Stroller Parade. Participation is free with WildLights admission and highly encouraged for all evening visitors. 

Bring a stroller, wagon, or other kiddie conveyance to WildLights adorned in festive seasonal decorations. Parade assembly begins at 5:30 p.m. at the tables and tents near the Historic Carousel. The Illuminated Stroller Parade will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m. and make its way to Zoomazium. Directly after the parade a faux snowball fight will ensue! Remember, kids age 2 and under are admitted free to WildLights.

Zoo Year's Eve with Radio Disney AM 1250

December 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., ring in the New Year at 7:00 p.m.
Join Radio Disney AM 1250 at WildLights for entertainment, games, crafts, prizes, music, and a fun way to celebrate with the whole family. First 200 kids through the door get a free party hat!

Festive snacks available for purchase