5 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around! Dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more!
Dates for 2022
- Nov. 25 - 27
- Dec. 2 - 4
- Dec. 9 - 11
- Dec. 16 - 23
- Dec. 26 - 30
Extra fun at Wild Lights
- Over one million lights and fun photo-ops throughout the zoo
- Visit with Santa Claus through Dec. 23
- Holly Jolly Hillside features lighted trees synchronized to music
- Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with a wall of animated lights set to holiday music presented by Coca-Cola
- 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
- Elegant Ice to crave beautiful ice carving on-site on Dec. 10
- Enjoy holiday carols performed by local performers:
Dec. 2: Mogadore High School Choir
Dec. 3: Akron Trombone Choir
Dec. 4: Weathervane Playhouse "Elf the Musical"
Dec. 9: Coventry High School
Dec. 10: Firestone High School Madrigal's
Dec. 16: Miller South Choir/Chamber Choir
Dec. 18: Vocal Jazz - Take photos with different holiday characters:
- Ollie the Elf: Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 & 23
- The Grinch and Frosty: Dec. 19-23
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
Presenting Sponsor:
Rockin' Lighted Spectacular Sponsor:
Costume characters provided by Imaginos Productions LLC.
Wild Lights Safari Tours
Interested in adding a guided tour of the event to your holiday experience? Check out our Wild Lights Safari Tours!
