Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays at the 23rd annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for the kids to enjoy.

Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 17 through Dec. 31.

NEW: We’ve added dates for Wonderland of Lights! We will be open Dec. 19, 20, 26 and 27 in addition to the Thursday through Sunday schedule. Hope to see you there!

Admission for Wonderland of Lights: $7 adults, $5 for kids 3-12 and free for kids under 3. (Premium and Deluxe PPZ Members receive free admission to this event!)

UPDATES: We’re getting excited for the kick off of Wonderland of Lights! We have some exciting news:

*The gift shop will be open Thursday & Friday 12-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10-8p.m. Stop by for a perfect holiday gift for your animal lover! (gift shop will be closed on Thanksgiving, but Wonderland of lights is open!)

*The restaurant will be open on Friday and Saturday nights for Wonderland of Lights from 5-8 p.m. with a limited menu (restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving, but Wonderland of lights is open!)

*Santa will be at the zoo seeing children on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23!

**Reciprocal zoo memberships do not allow access to special events such as Boot at the Zoo or Wonderland of Lights