# Holiday Market at ZOOLights

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Dec 16 – Dec 20 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Included with ZOOLights admission ($30 non-members, $20 members)
- Organizer: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- Official page: https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/zoolights
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

During ZOOLights, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens adds a holiday market with 25 or more vendors selling handmade crafts, specialty foods, gifts and locally made goods. It runs 6 to 9 p.m. from December 16 to 20, 2026 inside the lighted zoo. Entry is through the ZOOLights ticket, $30 for non-members and $20 for members bought online, and ZOOLights itself runs 6 to 10 p.m. with timed entry.

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