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Come to Forest Park for Wild Lights at the Zoo

 

This holiday season, escape to a wild wonderland of twinkling lights and festive family fun at Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank at the Saint Louis Zoo! Tickets are on sale now at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Discover what’s new and returning

     Enjoy brilliant light displays and special Zoo activities from 5–8:30 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Friday–Sunday, 28–30, $12/members, $15/non-members
  • Thursday–Sunday, 4–7, $12/members, $15/non-members
  • Monday, 8 — _Sensory-Friendly Night for guests with sensory sensitivities, $12/members, $15/non-members
  • Nightly, 10–23, $15/members, $18/non-members
  • Friday–Sunday, 26–28, $12/members, $15/non-members

Tickets must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Tickets may be purchased up to the night of the event, pending availability. Children ages 0-23 months are free. High demand is expected, and popular dates may sell out quickly. Last entry is at 8 p.m. nightly.

   Holiday Lights, Activities & Photo-Ops

Spectacular holiday displays and photo opportunities will take over the Zoo during this event, including:

  • Pictures with Santa (NEW!): Meet and take pictures with Santa. Photo packages available for purchase.
  • The Holiday Market (NEW!): Shop festive ornaments and souvenirs.
  • Themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, penguins, polar bears, two tunnels of dazzling lights and more!

 

 

  • Nightly roaming entertainment, conditions and weather permitting.

 

   Monday, Dec. 8, 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. $12/members, $15/non-members. Tickets available at stlzoo.org/wildlights.

More Information

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

The Zoo closes to the public at 4 p.m. Doors reopen at 5 p.m. for the event. Exit and re-entry with a valid event ticket is required.

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