ZooLights
ZooLights has ended for the season. Thank you for helping us create another year of winter magic and for supporting the Oregon Zoo.
Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.
See the zoo in a whole new light! Check out the magical meadow light show, along with a variety of interactive displays. Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.
Enjoy delicious sweet treats like Elephant ears, hot chocolate, popcorn and s'mores. Or raise a toast with beer, wine and a range of non-alcoholic options. It’s all available at ZooLights!
This year, making ZooLights part of your busy holiday season has never been easier. ZooLights Any Night tickets can be purchased in advance and used on any night and at any time throughout the season, making them an ideal gift.
Please note: Most animals are not on view during ZooLights.
ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m.
January 3 - 21+ Only Night
Prices and times vary throughout the season
Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30
Book a private Snow Globe experience!
Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. No additional discounts on Value Nights.
Income-assistance discount information
Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.
Food, gifts and activities
Entry Plaza
Preorder Pickup Station
Cascade Café — grab a hot cocoa!
Gift Shop
Souvenir Photos
Central Plaza
Bandit Kettle Corn
Trailhead Snacks
Polar Plaza
Brats and S’mores
Elephant Ears
Gift Shop
Glow Bar
Growlers Pizza & Beer
Verde Cocina (select nights)
Elephant Lands
Aviary Café (warming center)
Divine Donuts & Hot Dogs (select nights)
Forest Hall (warming center)
Gift Shop
Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels
Discovery Plaza
Animal encounter inside near insect zoo 6 to 7 p.m. (select nights only: 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/20 and 1/3)
Carousel
Donut House
Hot Cocoa & Churros
Insect Zoo (warming center)
Lanterns & Light Train
Snow Globes (reservations required)
Map
Use in-park interactive map or download
Together for Wildlife!
Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more
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