{"id":27719,"date":"2024-11-21T18:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T18:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=27719"},"modified":"2024-11-21T18:43:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T18:43:30","slug":"wild-lights-at-the-zoo-opens-nov-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=27719","title":{"rendered":"Wild Lights at the Zoo Opens Nov. 29"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>Starts Nov. 29 at the Saint Louis Zoo<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This holiday season, escape to a wild wonderland with twinkling light displays and festive family fun at <a href=\"https:\/\/stlzoo.org\/wildlights\">Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank<\/a>\u00a0at the Saint Louis Zoo!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Event Dates &amp; Ticket Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wild Lights is open from <strong>5 to 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0on the following select dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday-Sunday, <strong>Nov. 29-Dec. 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 $12\/Member; $15\/Non-member<\/li>\n<li>Thursday-Sunday, <strong>Dec. 5-8<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 $12\/Member; $15\/Non-member<\/li>\n<li>Monday, <strong>Dec. 9 \u2014 Sensory-Friendly Night<\/strong>\u00a0for neurodivergent guests with sensory sensitivities: $10\/Member; $10\/Non-member<\/li>\n<li>Nightly, <strong>Dec. 11-23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 $15\/Member; $18\/Non-member<\/li>\n<li>Thursday-Sunday, <strong>Dec. 26-29<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 $12\/Member; $15\/Non-membe<\/li>\n<li>Tickets for ages 2 and up are required and must be purchased in advance online at <a href=\"https:\/\/stlzoo.org\/wildlights\">stlzoo.org\/wildlights<\/a>. 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Holiday Lights, Activities &amp; Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Visit with the cool birds at <strong>Penguin &amp; Puffin Coast<\/strong>\u00a0and walk through the <strong>Holekamp Aqua Tunnel<\/strong>\u00a0to 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.<\/p>\n<p>Look for <strong>strolling live performers<\/strong>\u00a0each night and enjoy <strong>\u201cRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0at the 4D Theater. These activities are included with admission and operate weather permitting.<\/p>\n<p>New for 2024 is the <strong>Locomotive Photo Op<\/strong>. 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.)<\/p>\n<p>Kids can <strong>make a free craft<\/strong>\u00a0to take home, participate in activities and write a letter to Santa.<\/p>\n<p>Try the new <strong>Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience ($5\/ticket)<\/strong>\u00a0showing \u201cElf Power,\u201d \u201cGreat Migration\u201d and \u201cGorilla Trek.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Food &amp; Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast campfire s&#8217;mores<\/strong>\u00a0(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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sensory-Friendly Night<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, Dec. 9, is Sensory-Friendly Night<\/strong>\u00a0for 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.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/stlzoo.org\/wildlights\">stlzoo.org\/wildlights<\/a>. Follow the Zoo on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stlzoo\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stlzoo\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@stlzoo\">TikTok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@stlzoo\">Threads<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stlzoo\">X<\/a>. Post photos of the event using hashtags #STLZoo and #WildLights2024.<\/p>\n<p>Groups of 15 or more may receive a discount rate on tickets when purchased and paid for in advance. 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