# TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo (Thanksgiving Evening) > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM - Where: The Houston Zoo (Hermann Park), 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 - Ages: All ages; stroller-friendly paved walkways throughout the zoo grounds; children under 2 admitted free - Price: Timed-entry admission $24–$32; children under 2 free; advance online ticket purchase required - Organizer: The Houston Zoo - Official page: https://www.houstonzoo.org/blog/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-tickets-available-oct-15/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 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-thanksgiving-evening--listing-09e31fa9eff36bcd8ef48739 ## About A beloved Houston holiday tradition for over a decade, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights illuminates the historic 55-acre Houston Zoo in Hermann Park with millions of eco-friendly LED lights. While daytime zoo operations are closed on Thanksgiving Day, the zoo reopens specially at 5:30 PM on Thanksgiving evening, inviting families to walk off their holiday feast among dazzling illuminated light tunnels, glowing canopy trees, and interactive holiday scenes. Highlights include the 100-foot-long Light Tunnel, the enchanting hanging illuminated flowers of the Enchanted Forest, life-sized glowing animal lanterns, and photos with Santa in his workshop. Paved, flat pathways accommodate single and double strollers with ease, while sensory-friendly pathways, festive holiday music, and DIY s'mores roasting fire pits provide warm treats for kids. ## Similar picks in Houston - [TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-at-the-houston-zoo--listing-43365bb0c5f9ae080e685c61) — Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM · Houston Zoo · All ages · From $22.95 · checked Nov 7. 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