Select Nights
NOV. 21 – DEC. 30
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns this November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment.
Dates
November: 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
December: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
The zoo and Wild Lights will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Wild Lights is held rain or shine.
Tickets
ANYTIME ADMISSION
Visit Wild Lights without the need to select a specific date or time with our flexible Anytime Admission. Anytime Admission can be used during any Wild Lights date and time listed on the calendar below. Tickets must be redeemed by December 30, 2025.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY FREE ZOO ADMISSION TICKETS OR COUPONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING WILD LIGHTS. MEMBERS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PASS (Previously known as ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP) CARD HOLDERS, MUST PURCHASE SEPARATE WILD LIGHTS TICKETS. TICKETS TO WILD LIGHTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
EntertainmenT & Attractions
Join Santa’s significant other inside our diet commissary (where our staff prepares meals for our animals) for a festive experience where kids can decorate delicious cookies!
Admission is $10 per child and can be added when purchasing Wild Lights tickets online or at the Zoo.
DATES & TIMES
November: 23, 30
December: 7, 14 – 23
5:00 – 8:30 PM
Add an enchanted encounter with our miniature highland cows in this up-close meet and greet. Be sure to snap a photo – these beautiful bovine boys will make excellent additions to your annual holiday card!
Meet & greets are available every night of Wild Lights; $15 for groups of up to 6 guests and $20 for groups of 7 guests or more. They can be added when purchasing Wild Lights tickets online or at the Zoo.
Santa's workshop
Available through Dec 23
Live Entertainment
Animal Greets
Carousel Rides
Barrel Train
Seasonal Treats
Character Greets
playground
Weather Dependent
ZooBrew
Beer Garden & Bar
Habitat HQ
Trail Of the Jaguar
Dog Nights
Don’t forget to bring your furry family member along for your adventure at Wild Lights—available every Sunday night! Share the experience with your dog, who can even pose for a photo with Santa.
Dog admission to Wild Lights is $10.95 per dog for Members and $12.95 per dog for Non-members. Wild Lights admission must be purchased for all human companions.
Parking
Overflow parking is located at 1700 Markley Street (Logan Commerce Center). Beyond the Dunkin’ parking lot on Markley Street, there is a white tent where the shuttle will be available for pick-up and drop-off. The free shuttle operates from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM in a continuous loop and is available.
Shuttling is provided by Easton Coach.
Sponsors
Interested in volunteering at Wild Lights?
Volunteer for Wild Lights to run educational games, assist with photos, and more! Event volunteers, aged 14 and above (under 16 with an adult), are welcome. Join with friends or coworkers for added fun at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights.