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Light Displays & Attractions 

  1. Wild Holiday Tree
  2. Winterland Trail
  3. Light Archway 
  4. Pollinator Paradise  
  5. Under The Sea 
  6. Holiday Forest  
  7. Merry Magic Tunnel 
  8. Holiday Circle
  9. Rainforest Road   
  10. Lily Path 
  11. 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 
  • 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. 

  1. International Marketplace 
  2. 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