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Event Map

Light Displays & Attractions 

  1. Wild Winter Cake
  2. Succulent Garden 
  3. Swan Pond
  4. Wings Over Water
  5. Glimmering Grove 
  6. Peacock Tunnel
  7. The Blooming Path
  8. Frosted Forest   
  9. Desert Vine Tunnel
  10. Garden Oasis

Activities & Photo Ops* 

  • Shimmering Swings in Treetops Terrace, near light display 9  
  • Wings photo-op near light display 2  
  • Kaleidoscope photo-op near light display 3 
  • Conservation Carousel, open until 9:30 p.m. Last ticket sale is at 9:15 p.m.  
  • Santa Meet-and-Greet (select nights only) near light display 3
    • Santa will be present at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow on the following dates:
      • November 13-16, 21-23, 28-30
      • December 5-7, 9, 12-14, 17-23. 
      • Sensory-Inclusive Night on December 9 
  • Holiday photo-ops near light display 8 

*Hours may vary depending on weather conditions

Eats & Treats 

Open nightly unless otherwise indicated. Closing times may vary. 

  • Reggie’s Bistro, churros, hot chocolate, and assorted drinks, open until 8 p.m. 
  • Zoo Grill, full menu and assorted drinks, open until 9 p.m. 
  • Sweet Treats near Zoo Grill, open until 9 p.m. 
  • Almonds & Kettle Corn near Sweet Treats, open until 9 p.m.  
  • S’mores and Hot Chocolate Station near light display 5, open until 8:30 p.m.
    • Holiday cookie and ornament decorating available (for additional fee)  
  • Fork in the Road, pizza and assorted drinks, open until 9 p.m., Fri–Sun only 
  • Churro Factory, desserts, hot chocolate, and soft drinks, open until 9 p.m.

Gifts & Goodies

Open nightly. 

  1. International Marketplace 
  2. Holiday Room

Drinks 

Bars, open Friday – Sunday only, at the following locations:

  • Sweet Treats area, near light display 3 
  • Rose Garden Picnic area, near light display 3
  • Treetops Terrace area, near light display 9 

Hot chocolate stands at the following locations:

  • Sweet Treats near Light Display 3 
  • Rose Garden Picnic Area, near light display 3
  • Treetops Terrace area, near light display 9  
  • South America area, near light display 10

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