5 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around! Dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more!
Dates for 2025
- Nov. 28 - 30
- Dec. 5 - 7
- Dec. 12 - 23
- Dec. 26
- Dec. 28 - 30
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
- Enter the zoo through our winter wonderland
- Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with animated lights set to music for a holiday dance party
- Dancing trees synchronized to music at the Holly Jolly Hillside
- 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
- Listen to choirs from local high schools and organizations on select dates
Santa Express Tour
Unwrap the magic of the season with an exclusive, private tour before the Akron Zoo opens its gates to the public! The Santa Express Tour will get you into the holiday spirit, culminating in a special, private 15 minute meet-and-greet with the man in the big red suit himself!
The tour includes:
- A 40 minute, elf-led golf cart tour of The Akron Zoo, filled with fun and fascinating animal information
- Admission to Wild Lights for all tour guests
- A complimentary holiday light-up necklace to mark your VIP status
- Complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa vouchers for a tasty treat!
- A private meet-and-greet with Santa!
Must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
Wild Lights Safari Tours
Step into a realm of holiday enchantment with our Wild Lights Safari Tour! This exclusive adventure invites you to bask in the magic of the season as an Educational-Elf guides you through a winter wonderland of twinkling 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!
Must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
Zoothing Wild Lights
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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