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Light Displays & Attractions 

  1. Holiday Tree
  2. Butterfly Garden
  3. Glowing Garden  
  4. Flamingo Road
  5. Ocean Passage
  6. Ocean Dance Party
  7. Illuminated Loop
  8. Cactus Corridor
  9. Ice Age Adventure

Activities & Photo Ops* 

  • Santa Hat Photo Op, near Display 2
  • Butterfly Wing Photo Op, near Zoo Grill
  • Giant Snow Globe Photo Op (weather permitting) at Treetops, near Display 8
  • Sea Shell Photo Op, near Display 5
  • Ocean Frame Photo Op, near Display 6
  • Conservation Carousel, open until 9:30 p.m. Last ticket sale is at 9:15 p.m. 
  • Santa Meet-and-Greet Photo Op (select nights only for an additional fee), open until 9:00 p.m., near Display 2
    • Santa will be present at L.A. Zoo Lights on the following dates:
      • Nov 20-22, 27-29
      • Dec 4-6, 8, 11-13, 17-23
      • Sensory-Inclusive Night on December 8
      • Pride Night on December 17
  • Skating Rink open 6:30pm – 9:30pm
    • Available for an additional fee.
    • Open nightly weather permitting.

*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 Friday – Sunday   
  • S’mores and Hot Chocolate, open until 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.
  • Fork in the Road pizza, beer, and assorted drinks, open Friday – Sunday   
  • Churro Factory Desserts, hot chocolate, and soft drinks, open until 9 p.m.
  • Pink’s Hot Dogs, open Friday – Sunday until 8:30 p.m.

Gifts & Goodies

  1. International Marketplace (open nightly)
  2. Holiday Room (on select dates)

Drinks 

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

  • Bars, open Friday – Sunday only, at the following locations: 
    • Draft Cocktail Bar by Sweet Treats
    • Full Bar at Treetops Terrace area
  • Hot chocolate stands at the following locations:  
    • Rose Garden Picnic Area and Treetops Terrace Area
    • South America Area, open Friday – Sunday 

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