Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank

Starts Nov. 29 at the Saint Louis Zoo

This holiday season, escape to a wild wonderland with twinkling light displays and festive family fun at Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank at the Saint Louis Zoo!

2024 Event Dates & Ticket Prices

Wild Lights is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the following select dates:

• Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 — $12/Member; $15/Non-member
• Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 5-8 — $12/Member; $15/Non-member
• Monday, Dec. 9 — Sensory-Friendly Night for neurodivergent guests with sensory sensitivities: $10/Member; $10/Non-member
• Nightly, Dec. 11-23 — $15/Member; $18/Non-member
• Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 26-29 — $12/Member; $15/Non-membe
• Tickets for ages 2 and up are required and must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Free admission for children ages 0-23 months. High demand is expected, and popular dates may sell out quickly. Proceeds from theevent help the Zoo provide the highest quality care for its animals.

Holiday Lights, Activities & Animals

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more.

Visit with the cool birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast and walk through the Holekamp Aqua Tunnel to see the harbor seals and California sea lions. Please note that these are the only animal exhibits open at night during the event. All other animal attractions are closed.

Look for strolling live performers each night and enjoy “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D” at the 4D Theater. These activities are included with admission and operate weather permitting.

New for 2024 is the Locomotive Photo Op. Have your photo taken next to a stationary Emerson Zooline Railroad locomotive, where a Zoo volunteer will be available to take pictures with your phone or camera. (Please note that the Zooline Railroad will not operate during Wild Lights.)

Kids can make a free craft to take home, participate in activities and write a letter to Santa.

Try the new Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience ($5/ticket) showing “Elf Power,” “Great Migration” and “Gorilla Trek.”

Food & Shopping

Roast campfire s’mores (available for purchase) at one of the fire pits. Enjoy dinner, snacks, holiday drinks and more at food locations throughout the Zoo. Shop for a variety of unique gifts at Zoo gift shops and receive a 10% discount on any purchase; Zoo members receive a 20% discount.

Sensory-Friendly Night

Monday, Dec. 9, is Sensory-Friendly Night for neurodivergent guests with sensory sensitivities. This special night will mirror the traditional Wild Lights experience, but also includes sensory maps, quiet areas and trained Zoo staff to assist individuals with sensory sensitivities. Sensory Night is sponsored by Mastercard.

For more information, visit stlzoo.org/wildlights. Follow the Zoo on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and X. Post photos of the event using hashtags #STLZoo and #WildLights2024.

Groups of 15 or more may receive a discount rate on tickets when purchased and paid for in advance. See stlzoo.org/wildlights for details.

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