Tickets, dates and duration

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo is the longest-running holiday light show in the Phoenix metropolitan area and returns for the 2024 holiday season.

Generations of Arizonans have enjoyed the nighttime transformation into a wonderland of twinkling lights and animal sculptures.

“ZooLights has been a long-standing tradition in the Valley for more than 30 years,” said Linda Hardwick, director of communications for the Phoenix Zoo.

“What started as a small exhibition with just a few thousand lights has grown into one of the largest light exhibitions in the Southwest with more than 4 million lights, hundreds of dazzling fixtures and nearly 50 brand new lighted lanterns.”

And while it’s not guaranteed since most animals sleep at night, there’s a chance you might encounter an animal or two wandering around after bedtime — maybe even the five-month-old lion cub who spent an evening outside, Hardwick said.

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What’s new at Phoenix ZooLights 2024?

New to ZooLights 2024 are more than two dozen wildlife-shaped lanterns, new floating globes on Children’s Lake and new fixtures including Arizona’s state mammal, the ringtail.

The fan-favorite floating giant tree is back in 2024. The 53-foot digital tree is the tallest digital floating tree in North America and features a brand new light show. The show lasts five minutes and takes a ten-minute break before starting again.

Also returning this year are the S’mores station and last year’s novelty: the tunnel illuminated with dancing lights. The Glow Garden with a glowing dance floor in an inflatable snow house is also back.

When is ZooLights in Phoenix?

ZooLights comes to life every evening from November 27th to January 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Phoenix ZooLights tickets

ZooLights tickets purchased at the door are $35 ($30 for zoo members).

Children up to 2 years have free entry.

Discounted tickets to Phoenix ZooLights

To get discounted ZooLights tickets, purchase them online ahead of time. Tickets purchased in advance are $30 ($25 for members), a savings of $5 per ticket.

Buy your tickets at phoenixzoo.org.

How long does it take to walk through Phoenix ZooLights?

Although the journey through ZooLights is a little different for everyone, the tour usually lasts one to two hours.

It all depends on how many attractions you stop at, how long the line is for Santa, how often you decide to see the light show, and of course how many s’mores you want to make.

Driving through the lights of the Phoenix Zoo?

Phoenix ZooLights is primarily a walking experience, but the ZooLights drive-in cruise is back with more dates than last year.

Experience the wonder of ZooLights from the comfort of your vehicle on November 10th, 11th and 12th and January 13th and 14th. The last vehicle entry is at 9:30 p.m

Cruise ZooLights are $150 per vehicle for non-members and $135 per vehicle for members.

Sensory-friendly ZooLights

Phoenix ZooLights is offering a sensory-friendly session on Monday, December 2nd. Guests can expect the same experience with modifications to make it more sensory, including fewer crowds, quieter music and fewer flashing lights.

This special event costs the same as regular ZooLights admission.

Can you see animals at Phoenix ZooLights?

You might spot an animal or two, but most have already gone to bed for the night.

Where do you park for the Phoenix Zoo lights?

There are plenty of free parking spaces available at the Phoenix Zoo.

ZooLights 2024

When: 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27th – Jan. 12.

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