Wild Lights

Nov 24 - Dec 29

5 - 9 p.m.

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

Wild Lights LogoDates 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

Santa Durrell and Santa Ron

  • 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

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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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Presenting Sponsor:

Akron Children's

 

 

 

Costume characters provided by 

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Holly Jolly Hillside