# TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM - Where: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 - Ages: All ages (wide paved pathways; fully stroller and wagon accessible; sensory-friendly kits available upon request) - Price: Tickets $22.95–$34.95 (dynamic pricing by date); free for infants 2 and under. Zoo members receive 20% discount. - Organizer: Houston Zoo & TXU Energy - Official page: https://www.houstonzoo.org/blog/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-tickets-available-oct-15/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-at-the-houston-zoo--listing-43365bb0c5f9ae080e685c61 ## About Celebrating its 15th milestone anniversary, TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights transforms Hermann Park's Houston Zoo into a dazzling winter wonderland with millions of eco-friendly LED lights, glowing animal lanterns, and kinetic displays. Families can stroll beneath the iconic, 125-foot twinkling Holiday Light Tunnel, marvel at life-sized illuminated wildlife sculptures including glowing elephants and sea creatures, and watch the spectacular synchronized light show dancing across the canopy of century-old live oaks in the Kathrine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands. Children can visit Santa Claus for holiday photos at his workshop in the Children's Zoo through December 23, roast marshmallows over open fire pits to craft their own gooey s'mores, and sip steaming spiked or regular hot chocolate. A festive glowing holiday carousel, nightly synthetic 'snow' flurries, and interactive light-up dance floors make this an unmissable Houston tradition. All tickets must be reserved online in advance with timed entry; the zoo is closed for the event on Dec 9 and Christmas Eve, but open on Christmas Day. ## Similar picks in Houston - [TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo (Thanksgiving Evening)](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-at-the-houston-zoo-thanksgiving-evening--listing-09e31fa9eff36bcd8ef48739) — Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM · The Houston Zoo (Hermann Park) · All ages · From $24 · checked Nov 4. 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