LA Zoo Lights: A dazzling immersive display

The L.A. Zoo Lights is set aglow this season, and there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with some furry friends and bright, beautiful lights, all in the great outdoors!

I had the opportunity to visit the L.A. Zoo Lights, and was immediately immersed into the festive season and filled with joy and delight by the dazzling light displays and enchanted encounters that met me and guests at every corner.

Here are a few of my faves and some highlights:

Holiday Welcome

You will be welcomed with a big and bright glowing Christmas tree that stands in full grandeur at the entrance. This is a great picture taking moment- so be sure to gather round and smile with glee at this stunning spot.

 

 

Monkey Business

Look up at the night sky and see the stars—and swinging monkeys that are frolicking in the festive fun.  This is truly a fun display that you will go bananas over because you will truly enjoy seeing these brightly-lit monkeys swinging across right under you!

 

Merry Meerkats

As you walk through the L.A. Zoo Lights, you will be greeted by cute critters that will put a smile on your face. The Merry Meerkats statuettes will illuminate your path—and you will enjoy this group of gregarious animals that will light-up in different spots. You’ll see these adorable statues flashing and flickering, showing the meerkats standing, stooping, and even sleeping about.

 

 

Deck the Halls with Disco Balls

Rock to some festive and fave holiday beats at this site, where the trees glimmer with purple lights and shine with disco balls—and the music makes you want to dance and move!

 

 

Twinkle Tunnel

Enter this picture-perfect passageway filled with twinkling, colorful lights throughout! The Twinkle Tunnel was an ah-mazing experience that filled me with glee—and guests of all ages will enjoy the bright display of lights and shimmering décor that cover the tunnel from top to bottom, and from wall to wall. Not only will this tunnel brighten your world but it’s THE perfect “selfie-spot” and memory-making moment with family and friends.

 

Wild Wonderland

Feast your eyes on these amazing animal displays that are not only vivid and colorful but also larger-than-life and resembling stain-glass art. This is a great spot to take it all in and pose for a pic amongst the L.A. Zoo Lights backdrop.

 

TICKETS & DETAILS

Admission prices to L.A. Zoo Lights vary and range from $14.95 to $19.95 for adults (13+) and $11.95 to $14.95 for children (2-12). Children under age 2 are free. Tickets for members of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association are $10 during the entire run, the deepest member discount ever offered. A special unlimited-access L.A. Zoo Lights Season Pass, with express entry privileges nightly, is $49.95 for adults and $44.95 for children ages 2 to 12. Tickets for HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR are $75 per person (ages 21 and up), or $70 for GLAZA members. FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE tickets are $69 for adults (13+) and $45 for children (2-12), or $64 and $40 for GLAZA members. Holiday Happy Hour and Family New Year’s Eve benefits require a separate ticket, even for Season Pass holders. All L.A. ZooLights events and evenings take place on a “rain-or-shine” basis, with no rain checks issued. Visit LAZoolights.org for details and to purchase tickets. To become a GLAZA member and receive discounted ticket pricing, go to www.lazoo.org/membership or call 323-644-4747.

The Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA  90027, 323-644-4200. Free parking is available. For additional information about L.A. Zoo Lights, call 866-949-8007; call center hours are 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week. For tickets and more, visit LAZoolights.org.