Zoo Lights is back and better than ever! New for 2026, we have eliminated timed tickets and will NOT require a ticket for children 3 and under. Just pick the date you would like to come on the calendar below!
Zoo Lights tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Zoo Lights is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Friday, November 20th - Saturday, December 23rd.
All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Pictures with Santa are available every night. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase with proof of ID.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Individual general admission tickets - $12
Group 4-pack of tickets - $40
Chilren 3 and under are free and do not require a ticket!
There are two ways to show us your tickets:
- Via a mobile phone - you can pull up your receipt in your email and CLICK ON THE TICKET LINK or save your tickets to your phone wallet.
- Print your tickets at home
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Zoo Lights takes place rain or shine.
- TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- In the event of severe weather, Henry Vilas Zoo may cancel a Zoo Lights show.
- Cancellations are posted on Henry Vilas Zoo's website and social media channels by 5 p.m.
- Tickets for cancelled viewing dates will be refunded in 3-5 business days. Patrons can repurchase tickets for another available date at their convenience.
