As a family tradition, we try to find at least one place to enjoy Christmas lights. And this year we had the chance to enjoy it along with many other families with hot cocoa on hand. The LA Zoo Lights was awarded one of the best places for Holiday Lights. And my kids were delighted to see thousands of LED lights illuminate the whole zoo. It is one thing to visit the LA Zoo during the day, but at night it's a totally different experience.
Our whole family was dazzled from the very start. L.A. Zoo Lights does not disappoint. This year is bigger and better than ever. In commemoration of Los Angeles Zoo's 50th Anniversary, the lights are shining brighter and more magnificent than ever. Once inside the zoo, the lights, displays and projections were incredible. We loved the attention to details especially when they used different lights to reflect some of the water surfaces. In some cases, the water looks like its dancing with the lights.
Even thought it was at night, some nocturnal animal habitats were lighted and open for visitors to experience. Going along with the Christmas celebration, we had the chance to visit the real reindeer in this visit. Our kids were wondering whether the raindeers can get back to Santa on time for Christmas. It was surely a delight to see these wonderful animals.
The most wonderful thing about visiting L.A. Zoo Lights is that you can take your time and stroll at your own pace. Remember to pack extra jackets for the kids, it does get a bit chilly at night. I made sure everyone was warm to last a couple hours at the zoo. And don't forget to grab that hot cocoa while enjoying the lights. It makes all the difference.
Whether you are planning to go as a date night or with the entire family, L.A. Zoo Lights is definitely a top 10 for the Holidays. And this surely will be part of our yearly tradition. The exhibit opened on Friday, November 18, 2016, and remains open for seven weeks through Sunday, January 8, 2017.
To plan your visit and to buy tickets visit:
Admission prices vary and start at $14 for adults and $11 for children ages 2 to 12.
GLAZA members enjoy ticket discounts of up to 33%. Children under age 2 are free.
This year's new unlimited-access L.A. Zoo Lights Season Pass, with express entry privileges nightly, is $49 for adults and $44 for children ages 2 to 12 (Holiday Happy Hour and Family New Year’s Eve benefits require a separate ticket).
Tickets for HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR are $75 per person (ages 21 and up). FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE tickets are $69 for adults and $45 for children ages 2 to 12, or $64 (adults) and $40 (children) for GLAZA members.
All L.A. Zoo Lights events and evenings take place on a "rain-or-shine" basis, with no rain checks issued.
The Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. Free parking is available. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027, (323) 644-4200. For additional information about L.A. Zoo Lights, call 866-949-8007; call center hours are 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week. For tickets and more, visit LAZoolights.org
ABOUT LA ZOO LIGHTS
L.A. ZOO LIGHTS 2016 PROMISES
MORE LIGHTS AND MORE NIGHTS OF DAZZLING MAGIC
TO KICK OFF "ZooLAbration" OF ZOO'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Seven-Week Event,
Awarded USA Today's 2015 "10 Best Zoo Lights" Honor,
Features Fanciful Menagerie of Animal Characters Brought to "Life,"
LED Lights by the Thousands, Giant Illuminated Snowflakes,
"Red Carpet" 50th Anniversary Party, Disco Ball Forest,
Glittering Twinkle Tunnels and Stunning 3-D Animated Projections,
Spectacular New Waterfall Feature in the Children's Zoo and Shadow Puppet Installation
that Set the Zoo Aglow with Wonder and Delight to Top "Holiday Must" Destination List
L.A. Zoo Lights 2016 Also Presents
Early-Bird All-Ages $9 Discount Admission
(Nov 18-23, Nov 28-Dec 1 with online purchase),
New Unlimited Visits Season Pass,
Exclusive HOLIDAY HAPPY HOURS for Ages 21-and-Up on December 8 and 15
and FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE For All Ages
Friday, November 18, 2016, through Sunday, January 8, 2017
(except November 24, December 24 and 25)
6 to 10 pm Nightly
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
