LA Zoo Lights Map & Guide

Please Note

No live animals will be viewable during L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. Please refrain from shining light into any animal habitats, as it can disturb their sleep.
The L.A. Zoo Lights experience includes moments of loud music and flashing lights. Please be aware if you have photo or sensory sensitivity.
Exercise caution while walking through the Zoo at night. On behalf of yourself and your minor children, by entering this event you voluntarily assume all risks and danger incidental to visiting L.A. Zoo Lights at the Los Angeles Zoo.

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From Our Sponsors

First 5 California

January 20, 21, and 22
Visit the First 5 California booth and pick up a book for the kids on the new Dragon Song campaign promoting children’s mental health that includes a fun and relaxing breathing technique.

SKECHERS

January 21 and 22
Visit the SKECHERS booth to check out new footwear samples; participate in lawn games and receive coupons and swag.

Map

LA Zoo Lights Map (PDF)Download

Light Displays & Attractions

California Condor Peak
Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Creek
Bird Watchers’ Way
Animals Aglow Alligator
Butterfly Garden
Tiger Terrace
Talking Macaws
Sloth Forest
Merry Meerkat Mob
Flamingo Lane
Lotus Flower Path
Peacock Paradise
Koala Grove
Cherry Blossom Corridor
Colorful Chameleon
Andean Condor Ridge
Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel—Open 6:30–9:15 p.m. Tickets are $3.
Giraffe Tower
Asian Elephant Parade
Frog & Dragonfly Lagoon
Pond Projections
Lemurs of Madagascar
Pronghorn of the Desert
Zebra Savanna
Zoopendous
Twinkle Tunnel—Last entry at 9:45 p.m.

Lunar New Year Activities

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights through January 22, enjoy a showcase of spectacular Chinese Cultural performances by Wushu Shaolin Entertainment in Treetops Terrace.

Dragon Dance Parade—6:30 p.m.
Chinese Dancers—7 p.m.
Lion Dance Performance—7:30 p.m.
Wushu Warriors Live—8 p.m.
Legend of the Dragon Show—8:30 p.m.
Legend of Mulan Show—9 p.m.
Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration—6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Wall of Well Wishes—6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Eats & Treats

Open nightly unless otherwise indicated. Closing times may vary.

Reggie’s Bistro—Hot chocolate, apple cider, and beer and wine
Zoo Grill—Full menu and assorted beers until 9:45 p.m.
Fork in the Road—Full menu and assorted beers, Friday–Sunday only
Churro Factory—Desserts, hot chocolate, and soft drinks until 9:45 pm.
Full Bar (near Sweet Treats)—Friday and Saturday nights
Hot chocolate stands (Eucalyptus Grove, near Flamingo Lane, near Rainforest of the Americas)
Food trucks (Treetops Terrace)—Café Vietnam and Rice Balls of Fire, Friday–Sunday only, subject to change without notice

Gifts & Goodies

Open nightly

International Marketplace
Safari Station

Photo Ops

Rainbow Wings—At International Marketplace
Shimmering Swings—In Eucalyptus Grove
Kaleidoscope—In Eucalyptus Grove (Note: In the event of rain, this attraction will be closed.)
Photo Frames—At Elephant Circle
Chinese Lanterns—At Treetops Terrace

Photo Safari

Commemorate your visit with a professional group photo with our Animals Aglow Alligator (see map). Additional purchase required. Prices vary by photo package. No personal photos or videos, please.

Specially Ticketed VIP Experience

Enjoy the ultimate adults-only L.A. Zoo Lights experience with our Lunar New Year-themed Happy Hour (21+) on January 12. Tickets available online only.

Photo & Media Policy

The L.A. Zoo reserves the right to photograph or film our visitors on Zoo grounds for self-promotional purposes. The commercial use of photographs and video taken during your visit is strictly prohibited without the express consent of the L.A. Zoo.

Media inquiries should be directed to Ashley Rodgers from GLAZA PR at [email protected]. Any media interviews must be arranged and approved prior to the event. Not following this policy as well as the Zoo’s code of conduct will result in being ejected from Zoo grounds.

Where Are the Animals?

The L.A. Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. While our nighttime holiday experience showcases light animals, rather than their real counterparts, each ticket purchase supports our mission to inspire appreciation for wildlife and safeguard species and habitats around the world. We invite you to enjoy your visit tonight and return for a daytime visit soon to see the rich diversity of animals at the Zoo.