ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo
Papago Park, Phoenix · Phoenix · ~3.2 mi from downtown Phoenix
OutdoorsSplurge pickEvent
$35
Wed, November 25, 2026 – Fri, January 15, 2027
Phoenix's biggest holiday tradition: millions of lights, a 200-foot-long Polar Passage, glowing animal sculptures and a lake show, November 25, 2026 to January 15, 2027, 5:30–10:30pm nightly. The zoo prices ZooLights at $35.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
The Valley's marquee holiday night
Crowd
Enormous crowds near Christmas; book ahead
Getting there
Valley Metro bus on Galvin Pkwy
Parking
Free parking; fills early
Accessibility
Paved routes throughout