LA PRIDE NIGHT RETURNS TO
L.A. ZOO LIGHTS: ANIMALS AGLOW!
Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, Their Friends, Families, and Allies Are Invited to Attend A Special L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
LOS ANGELES, CA – Jan. 6, 2026 – The Los Angeles Zoo, in partnership and collaboration with LA Pride, welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, friends, and allies to enjoy a special LA Pride Night at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow event on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. This is the third year that the Zoo has hosted this annual community event.
“The L.A. Zoo strives to be a safe and welcoming place for all of the diverse communities that make up Los Angeles,” said Denise M. Verret, CEO & Zoo Director, L.A. Zoo. “This special evening has become an annual tradition and serves as an example of how the Los Angeles Zoo continues to engage all Angelenos from every background to enjoy their Zoo and kick off their new year.”
This inclusive community night features an all-ages DJ dance party at the Zoo’s Tree Tops Terrace, hosted by DJ Keelez, and a full cocktail bar for adults aged 21+.
“LA Pride Night at Zoo Lights is really about creating space for people to show up as they are, and enjoy something special together,” said Lawrence Carroll, Board President of Christopher Street West Association, producers of LA Pride. “Partnering with the L.A. Zoo gives us a chance to bring our community, our families, and our allies into one of the city’s most beloved traditions, and remind folks that Pride is about joy, connection, and belonging all year long.”
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow is L.A.’s wildest holiday tradition. The event runs through Jan. 11, 2025. For the event’s full schedule, information, and ticket pricing, visit www.lazoolights.org.
About the Los Angeles Zoo
The Los Angeles Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is dedicated to providing exemplary animal care and wellbeing. As a trusted leader in local and global conservation efforts, the Los Angeles Zoo is saving wildlife and connecting Angelenos to the natural world by delivering diverse learning opportunities and creating unforgettable experiences. The lush 133-acre campus and its passionate and dedicated team welcomes all to be inspired by the Zoo’s vision to create a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together. The Zoo is located on Zoo Drive in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways. Admission is $27 for adults and $22 for children ages 2 to 12. For more information, visit the L.A. Zoo website at www.lazoo.org.
About LA Pride
LA Pride is produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organized the world’s first permitted LGBT parade on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in New York City the year prior. Today, CSW remains an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles. While best known for producing the original and iconic LA Pride Parade & Festival, CSW also organizes, sponsors or supports community events throughout the year, and works with its nonprofit, philanthropic, and community partners to serve the Pride community.
CONTACT:
Carl Myers
323-644-4273
lazoo.press@lacity.org
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