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ZooLights at Stone Zoo

When
Through Jan 3 · 4:00 PM–9:30 PMNightly November 20–January 3, 4:00–9:30 p.m. (last entry 8:30 p.m.); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Where
Stone Zoo149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; children under age two free
Cost
Ticket prices change daily (see online ticketing; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $10 per ticket for up to four tickets. Groups 20+: $12 per person. ZooLights tickets do not include daytime admission.EBT/WIC $10 tickets
Organizer
Zoo New England

Zoo New England's winter light display at Stone Zoo: thousands of twinkling lights along tree-lined paths, with Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer (includes ZooLights admission), Gnome Adventures magic bands, and carousel, Jungle Fun and VR rides (weather and staff dependent). Runs November 20 through January 3, 4:00–9:30 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; last entry 8:30 p.m. The zoo closes to daytime visitors at 3:00 p.m. and reopens at 4:00 p.m. on event days; ZooLights tickets do not include daytime admission. Tickets are required for all guests; children under age two are free. Ticket prices change daily (online pricing; gate prices are higher). Massachusetts EBT and WIC cardholders receive $10 admission per ticket for up to four tickets (ID.me verification for online purchase). Groups of 20+ pay $12 per person (not on Saturdays or Thanksgiving weekend). Library passes are not valid for ZooLights.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

EBT/WIC $10 tickets

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

The ZooLights page does not print the year; the Stone Zoo hours page for the current season lists 'November 20–January 3 ... ZooLights runs 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.' and the site footer is 2026, so dates are recorded as Nov 20, 2026–Jan 3, 2027. Standard ticket prices are dynamic and not printed. Closed Nov 26 and Dec 25.