Lights of the Wild at the Hattiesburg Zoo
Schedule
Fri Dec 12 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39401 | Hattiesburg, MS
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Selected as one of USA Todayβs Top 10 Best Zoo Lights in 2024, the Hattiesburg Zooβs Lights of the Wild is a holiday must-do for friends and families! πEnjoy dazzling light displays featuring super-sized animals, larger-than-life flowers and plants, and festive holiday dΓ©cor. Thereβs truly no better way to ring in the season than with the magic and splendor of Lights of the Wild! π
π Event Dates: December 5β7, 12β14 & 19β23
β° Time: 6:00 PMβ 8:30 PM
ποΈ Tickets: $16 online / $18 at the gate (Children under 2 are free)
π±οΈ Purchase tickets here β hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/special-eventsοΏΌ
Online ticket sales end daily at 5 p.m. Season passes do not apply for this special event.
In addition to the Zooβs beautiful lights and lanterns, enjoy:
π Photos with Santa in the Africa Pavilion
π Story Time with Mrs. Claus in the Asbury Discovery Center
πΎ Animal encounters throughout the Zoo
π Unlimited rides on the Northern Lights Express Train & Candy Cane Carousel
πͺ Holiday treat stations featuring themed foods and seasonal beverages
βοΈ Letters to Santa Station where kids can write their wish lists and send them off to the North Pole
βοΈ SNOW every night! Enjoy white flakes falling at the Splash Pad and Mt. Everest (Bug Hub), no matter the Mississippi temps!
Please note: There is a nightly ticket capacity limit, and ticket availability at the gate is not guaranteed. βLights of the Wildβ is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event and tickets are non-refundable.
Follow us on social media for updates, weather alerts, and all the festive fun!
π Presented by PriorityOne Bank.
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107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39401Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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