It's that time of the year again! The stores are decked in holiday decorations & goodies, Christmas music is starting to play and several of my neighbors are putting up their holiday decorations outdoors. I personally love seeing all of the holiday lights during this time of year. Speaking of holiday light displays, the Phoenix Zoo has brought back their Zoo Lights this year. It doesn't officially start until November 22nd, however I was able to visit early during an event so I have shared a reel over on my Instagram of a peek at this years event & will share some photos below. This is not a sponsored post, we paid for discount tickets as part of an event that was put on by the zoo.
The event runs from November 22nd until Jan 14th & cost $35 per person at the gate or $30 a person if you buy tickets ahead of time online. Depending on how fast you walk & how many photos you stop to take, expect to be at the zoo for anywhere from an hour to two hours. Their merchandise booths & food/drink areas stay open during this event so you can purchase hot chocolate, kettle corn & more to enjoy on your walk.
This year they added some new displays & more of the wildlife lanterns which are my favorite part! I love how they look and want to get some to show off in my yard. We also haven't been to the zoo since last year so even though it was dark we were able to see the newest section of the zoo that we hadn't seen before.
The walk itself is very easy, they have everything set up to keep the flow of traffic moving along while still being able to go at your own pace. There were tons of people at the event we went to but we didn't feel crowded while looking at all the lights. There is a lot of walking & some areas with hills so you will get a small workout as you go along looking at everything. The zoolights event is wheelchair, motor scooter & baby stroller friendly.
Be sure to keep an eye on what time they will do the main show on the giant floating tree in the middle of the lake! Good spots tend to fill up fast so if you arrive to a viewing spot slightly early you'll be able to view the show without anyone blocking your view. My family & I always enjoy visiting the zoo lights, it is nice to stroll through the zoo while the weather is cooled down and see what they do differently each year.
Have you ever been to a Zoolights event at your local zoo? If not, does it look like an event you would want to attend? Drop a comment below and let me know.
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23 comments:
I love going to see Christmas lights like this wherever they might be. It does seem like zoos tend to do it up the biggest. These look great!
Your Zoo lights are magical! So many colors and shapes! What a blast!
The way you describe the holiday ambiance with lights, decorations, and Christmas music is making me look forward to it even more. Your Instagram reel gave such a delightful sneak peek, and I appreciate the real-talk about the cost and the duration of the event.
what a beautiful trip out I do love lights and how magical they can make everything
I love seeing Christmas lights, and they are so adorable!
Wow those lights look so cool. I need to check out what's going on around where I live this year for Christmas and get something booked in as I always end up remembering too late and being busy x
Your post is a delightful reminder of the magic this season brings—festive stores, Christmas tunes, and the enchanting glow of neighborhood decorations. Loving the early sneak peek of Phoenix Zoo Lights, and kudos for sharing the joy without any sponsorship. Can't wait for the official kickoff on November 22nd!
This would be such a beautiful light trail to see. I went to a similar one in London last year!
oh wow, these are amazing...I love the lights, they're stunning...It is Christmas indeed and I can't be more excited about it.
One of my favorite activities during the holiday season is driving about looking at the decorations at night. Everyone loves decorating here and its so pretty seeing the different lights. What a pretty trail!
Gorgeous. This April our family is taking a trip to Arizona. When I was little my family live in Southern Arizona and I would love for my kids to experience it. I was looking for places to visit that they would enjoy. I am adding this to our list of things to do. Thank you.
This has to be one of the most clever light displays I've seen! Amazing how the zoo incorporated so many elements of their inhabitants. Stephanie
Oh wow, I love this. These lights are all so pretty and perfect for the festive season. I'd love to go and see them with the kids.
Oh wow I really love those 3D Light displays! They look so stunning.
These lights are beautiful. Christmas has officially started. My daughter would love to see this.
I love these types of events. I used to go to them in California all the time. Thanks for the photos.
Such a beautiful light display! I love all the colors and designs! Such a great holiday exhibit!
Ooohhhh...I haven't seen these lights at our zoo. I think they will make the whole place much more prettier.
I love Christmas and I love lights. These are really so cool designs and colours of the lights.
I saw some local zoos were doing this near so. This looks like such a great event! And good weather too (compared to up here in the Northeast)!
Those are all such beautiful lights, I really like them all
Wow, this place looks great! I'm sure my kids will love the zoo lights so much if they have a chance to visit.
Wow, these are so beautiful! I would totally pay this place a visit if I'm around the area. I love that they have this!
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