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Light Displays & Attractions
- Wild Holiday Tree
- Winterland Trail
- Light Archway
- Pollinator Paradise
- Under The Sea
- Holiday Forest
- Merry Magic Tunnel
- Holiday Circle
- Rainforest Road
- Lily Path
- Flamingos Aglow
- Rainforest River Walk
Activities & Photo Ops*
- Rainbow Swing in Entry Promenade
- Holiday Ornament Photo Op in Entry Promenade
- Butterfly Wings Photo Op near Light Display 4
- Kaleidoscope Photo Op near Light Display 6
- Pronghorn Progress Interactive near Light Display 6
- 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 9
- Santa will be present at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow on the following dates:
- Fridays through Sundays until Christmas
- Sensory-Inclusive Night on December 3
- December 13–23
- Santa will be present at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow on the following dates:
- Reindeer Sleigh Photo Op near Light Display 9
*Hours may vary depending on weather conditions.
Eats & Treats
Open nightly unless otherwise indicated. Closing times may vary.
- Reggie’s Bistro, open weekends full menu and assorted drinks, open until 8 p.m.
- Cookie decorating available at Reggie’s (for additional fee)
- 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 6, open until 8:30 p.m.
- Fork in the Road Full menu and assorted beers, 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.
- International Marketplace
- Safari Station
Drinks
- Bars, open Friday – Sunday only, at the following locations:
- Sweet Treats area, near Light Display 4
- Conservation Carousel area
- Elephant Circle near Light Display 9
- Hot chocolate stands at the following locations:
- Elephant Circle near Light Display 8
- Sweet Treats near Light Display 4
- Conservation Carousel area
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