5 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around! Dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more!

Dates for 2023

• Nov. 24 - 26
• Dec. 1 - 3
• Dec. 8 - 10
• Dec. 15 - 23
• Dec. 26 - 29

Extra fun at Wild Lights

• More than one million lights and fun photo-ops throughout the zoo
• See what trouble the Grinch can get into from Dec. 1-29
• Visit with Santa Claus through Dec. 23

• Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with a wall of animated lights set to holiday music
• Stop by Mrs. C's Sweets for s'mores and other treats
• Buy a glass of beer or add an adult jolt to your hot chocolate or coffee
• Take photos with the zoo's penguin or red panda mascot
  Penguin: Dec. 8, 10, 15, 17, 19, 21-22, 26, 28
  Red panda: Dec. 9, 16, 18, 20, 23, 27
• Listen to choirs from local high schools and organizations on select dates

Prices

Online Tickets

• Akron Zoo Member Adult: $11
• Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): $8
• Non-Member Adult: $15
• Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $11
• Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $3 per vehicle
• Infant (Under 2): Free, but does require a ticket

Walk-Up Tickets (Tickets purchased at the door)

• Akron Zoo Member Adult: $14
• Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): $11
• Non-Member Adult: $18
• Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $14
• Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $5 per vehicle
• Infant (Under 2): Free, but does require a ticket

Purchase Tickets

• December 8
• December 9
• December 10
• December 15
• December 16
• December 17
• December 18
• December 19
• December 20
• December 21
• December 22
• December 23
• December 26
• December 27
• December 28
• December 29

Zoothing Wild Lights

Thursday, Dec. 7
5 -  9 p.m.

This special date is available for guests with different abilities who may not enjoy crowds or loud noises to enjoy the wildest holiday lighting display around! A limited number of tickets are available for our first ever Zoothing Wild Lights. Tickets are separate from general admission Wild Lights. 

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Wild Lights Safari Tours

During the exclusive tour, an Akron Zoo staff member will drive you through the zoo decorated in dazzling holiday lights.

The tour includes:

• A 45 minute education-led golf cart tour of the Akron Zoo (with limited walking through some sections)
• Admission to Wild Lights for all tour guests
• A complimentary holiday light-up necklace
• Complimentary s'mores vouchers to make a tasty treat
• Fun and educational animal stories!

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