# Wild Winter Lights Drive-Through at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

> Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 18 (+12 more dates) · 5:00 PM
- Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
- Ages: All ages
- Price: $59 per car ($49 members), online
- Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Official page: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/program-events/wild-winter-lights-presented-by-nopec
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

On drive-through nights families tour more than 1.5 million lights from the car (about 45 minutes) on timed tickets; Thanksgiving week drive-through nights are Nov 23, 24 and 25. Not held on Thanksgiving.

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