Wild Lights

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5 - 9 p.m. Wild Lights is getting a GLOW UP for its 10-Year Celebration! Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around with dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more! Step into a dazzling new decade of Wild Lights magic! To mark our 10-year celebration, we're reimagining the experience with breathtaking "Wow!" moments throughout the park, spectacular new features and much more. This year's Wild Lights will be brighter, and bolder than ever-celebrating a decade of wonder and lighting the way to a brilliant new chapter! Dates for 2026 Nov. 27- 29 Dec. 4- 6 Dec. 11- 13 Dec. 18- 23 Dec. 26- 30 Tickets on sale soon. 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 every night during Wild Lights! Visit with Santa Claus through Dec. 23 (see Santa's schedule below) Say "Hi!" to Friendly the Elf! Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with animated lights set to music for a holidaydance 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 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 cocoavouchers fora tasty treat! A private meet-and-greet with Santa! Learn More 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-upnecklace Complimentary s'mores vouchersto make a tasty treat Fun and educational animal stories! Learn More 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 enjoythe 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. Learn more Presenting Sponsor: Santa Land Presented By