Your L.A. Zoo Lights ticket purchase supports the Zoo’s mission to save wildlife, enrich communities, and create connections to nature.
At L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, explore an immersive landscape filled with dazzling new lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, glowing rivers, and more for a nature-focused holiday celebration that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking. This year’s experience features all-new wonders, including a magical Holiday Forest with majestic pine trees and snow-loving animals, spectacular holiday photo spots, and the return of Santa himself. (Santa photos will be available for an additional fee. Cost varies by package.) VIP experiences, a sensory-inclusive evening, an all-ages Pride Night, and a just-for-fun Holiday Pajama Weekend are available.
Celebrate the season with L.A.’s not-to-be-missed holiday adventure in the heart of the city.
Nightly Tickets
November 15, 2024–January 5, 2025
6–10 p.m.
Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, plus Thanksgiving Day (November 28), Christmas Eve (December 24), and Christmas Day (December 25)
Box Office is open from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Ticket Prices
Value nights
November 15-17, 20-21, and 27; December 3-5, and 11-12; January 1-2
Adults (13+) $29 / $23 for members
Children (2–12) $18 / $13 for members
Value Weekends
November 22–24, and 29–30; December 1 and 6–8; January 3–5
Adults (13+) $32 / $26 for members
Children (2–12) $20 / $15 for members
Holiday Pajama Weekend is Friday–Sunday, December 6–8!
Holiday Weeks
December 13–23, and 26–31
Adults (13+) $35 / $29 for members
Children (2–12) $23 / $18 for members
GLAZA members save up to 28% on tickets. Not a member? Join today!
To inquire about tickets for groups of 15 or more, please email tickets@lazoo.org or call 323-473-4822 with your contact information, requested number of tickets, and preferred date and time.
Children younger than two are free and don’t require a ticket. Service fee is included in the purchase price. Rain or shine. No refunds.
VIP Offerings
Tickets available online only.
Holiday Happy Hours
Thursday, December 5
Thursday, December 19
Theme: “Ugly Holiday Sweaters”
Adults $75 (21+)
Includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow and access to a private lounge from 6:30–8:30 p.m. with a special menu, beer, wine, a signature cocktail, and a themed photo op. Ugly holiday sweaters are strongly encouraged. Must be 21+.
Family New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31
Adults (18+) $95 and Children (2–17) $79
Includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, buffet dinner with dessert, dancing, live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop, a New Year toast with sparkling wine or apple cider at 9 p.m. Pacific Time, and more. All ages.
Become immersed in a colorful world of nature and wildlife.
Los Angeles Magazine
Community Nights
SENSORY-INCLUSIVE ZOO LIGHTS
Tuesday, December 3
One night only, special experience
All ages
Join us for an L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow experience designed for guests that thrive in a sensory-supportive environment. During this special evening, you can expect the same great L.A. Zoo Lights with some modifications to make it more inclusive.
This one-night-only special event includes:
- Smaller crowds due to limited tickets available for the evening
- Quieter music volume throughout the experience
- Santa photos with no flash photography available (for an additional fee)
- Sensory bags available for checkout with noise-canceling headphones (provided by Puro Sound Labs), fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads (supplies limited, first come, first served)
- Opportunity to exit and reenter the Zoo
- An online Social Story (coming soon) that provides a preview of what to expect while enjoying L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
PRIDE NIGHT
Wednesday, December 11
One night only, special experience
All ages
LGBTQIA+ friends, families, and allies are welcome to come together in a supportive environment to experience L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. During this special evening, you can expect the same great L.A. Zoo Lights with celebratory additions.
This one-night-only special event includes:
- Dance party for all ages
- Full cocktail bar for adults ages 21+
- A restroom policy inviting guests to use their chosen restroom
Members
In addition to saving up to 28% on nightly tickets, members can also enjoy an exclusive entrance to L.A. Zoo Lights every night plus special giveaways on select dates. Details below. Not a member? Join or renew today.
Member Appreciation Nights at L.A. Zoo Lights
On select nights, current member ticket buyers can visit the Member Appreciation Station to collect a limited-edition giveaway, while supplies last. See dates listed below.
Wednesday, 11/20
Thursday, 11/21
Wednesday, 12/4
Thursday, 12/5
Wednesday, 12/11
Thursday, 12/12
Thursday, 1/2
Friday, 1/3
Saturday, 1/4
Sunday, 1/5
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
A colorful, charming trail that celebrates the Zoo’s natural inhabitants.
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The L.A. Zoo Lights Experience
Make unforgettable holiday memories as you explore this wild wonderland of light under the stars at the beautiful L.A. Zoo.
- Take a self-guided 60- to 90-minute stroll through a large area of the Zoo filled with wildlife-inspired lantern displays, festive photo ops, and interactive experiences.
- Discover all-new wonders such as the enchanting Pollinator Paradise, Rainforest area with a glowing river, vibrant tropical Seascape, magical Holiday Forest with festive wonders and Santa photos (available for an additional fee), and much more.
- Get interactive! Enter a giant walk-in kaleidoscope, bring a glowing peninsular pronghorn to life, picture yourself as a giant butterfly, and more.
- Warm up with hot cocoa, s’mores, and other tasty treats available for purchase. Guests 21 and older can enjoy beer, wine, and spiked hot chocolate any night and cash bars on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
- Add to the holiday lightscape with glowing merchandise available for purchase.
- Park for free any night.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
The Angela Collier Foundation
Associate Sponsors
Private Events, Groups & Corporate
Private Events
The Zoo offers wildly unique private event locations and unforgettable experiences during L.A. Zoo Lights. To learn more and start planning your event, click here.
Groups
To get a special discounted rate for groups of 15 or more, email for pricing and orders.
Corporate Nights
Companies can enjoy a great rate on L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow tickets for employees, members, friends, and family. It’s a wonderful way for your whole organization to experience the dazzling wonderment together. Email for details.
Corporate Gifts
Share the wonder with employees, customers, prospects, and partners by giving L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow tickets as a corporate gift. Group discounts available for orders of 15 or more. Email for pricing and orders.
At L.A. Zoo Lights, it’s not just tiny tots with their eyes all aglow but tigers, elephants and chimpanzees, too!
Locale Magazine
Contact
Before contacting us, check our FAQs to see if your question is answered there. For further assistance, contact the Box Office by email or call 323-473-4822, which is staffed 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific time Mondays through Fridays. For general inquiries, please fill out and submit the form below. Please allow up to two business days for a response.
