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Event Series Event Series: ZooLights 2023: Holiday Magic

ZooLights 2023: Holiday Magic

December 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

$8 – $13

There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays!

December 2– 23
Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7

Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, returns with thousands of enchanting lights, mesmerizing light shows, and displays and holly jolly fun for all ages. Stop in for a photo opp and a visit with St. Nick who will be hearing wishes each evening through December 23. Experience falling snow in the Arctic Zone, listen to festive music, or savor a hot cup of cocoa from the Zoo Café or carts as you travel through a colorful wild wonderland in this Tucson holiday tradition.

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy:

  • Thousands of glowing lights and lighted animals displays
  • Falling snow
  • Photo op and visits with Santa December 2-23
  • Festive entertainment (check website to see who will perform each night.)
  • Sweet treats, and hot chocolate (with or without spirits!)

New this year:
Among new features this year is a soaring 33-foot-tall showcase tree and decorative scene – perfect for your holiday photos. Plus, be on the lookout every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening for the Grinch, who will be making special appearances in all his greenly glory.

Need to do some holiday shopping? Desert Peach Management will bring out shopping options from local vendors on the 14th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd.

Price:
$13 for Adults (ages 15 – 61)
$11 for Seniors (ages 62+),
$8 for Children (ages 2-14)
Children 1-year-old or younger enter free

Zoo Members get $3 off ZooLights admission Tuesdays – Sundays.
Zoo members receive half-off general admission every Monday night!

Bulk ticket rates are available for groups of 30 or more.

Reserve tickets early, as some days with specific entertainment will sell out quickly.



Give Back and Get a Discount:
Bring a donation of 2 cans of food for the Community Food Bank (check out this list of their most needed items), a dog or cat toy or food for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, or a new unwrapped toy for La Frontera and receive $1 off admission. Limit $1 discount per admission ticket.

Animals will have access to heated habitats behind-the-scenes for this event, and will likely choose to be off habitat.

Details

Date:
December 14, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Cost:
$8 – $13
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Website:
https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoolights-2021-holiday-magic/

Venue

Reid Park Zoo
3400 E. Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ 85716 United States
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Phone
5207913204
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