Zoo Lights 2024

Schedule

Fri Nov 15 2024 at 04:30 pm to Sun Jan 05 2025 at 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL

Celebrate both the new and the nostalgic with 30 years of ZooLights!


Join us in a milestone year for Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition back with new artistic interactive displays and programming! ZooLights will feature more than 3 million lights including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive seasonal experiences.


Check out the thrilling holiday light tunnel or ride the iconic Ferris wheel—with incredible views of the skyline and all the twinkling lights. Indulge in hot chocolate or roast s’mores on an open fire. On select nights sing alongside carolers or be amazed by professional ice carvers. New this year bask in the holiday spirit in the light lounge.


Event Details:


Zoo Lights tickets are $7–10 depending on the day. Most weekdays are $7 and weekends and premium nights are $10. Members receive a discount on all Zoo Lights nights when logged in to their account.

Zoo Lights is free on Mondays. Tickets are required and will become available one week before each date at 11 a.m.


For group sales over 50 guests contact [email protected].

Your ticket cost goes toward keeping Lincoln Park Zoo free and open to the public 365 days per year.



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Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
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