L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Through Jan 10Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Nightly Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays in late Nov/early Dec, as well as Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas (Dec 25). Timed entry slots at 6:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:45 PM; last entry at 9:00 PM. Sensory-Inclusive Night hosted on Dec 2.
Los Angeles Zoo5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · 7.0 mi approx. from Los AngelesDirections
All ages (free for toddlers under 2; wide paved stroller-friendly walkways)
From $19From $19; confirm current prices on the official site; Children under 2 free; Free parking in main zoo lot
About this adventure
The Los Angeles Zoo transforms into an extraordinary nighttime safari illuminated by hundreds of towering, handcrafted silk animal lanterns, botanical light sculptures, and interactive light displays. Families stroll through immersive zones featuring glowing desert bighorn sheep, a magnificent bioluminescent ocean tunnel with vibrant jellyfish and moving sea turtles, glowing rainforest toucans, and a 90-foot-long illuminated light dragon. Kids can dance along color-reactive light pads, take photos inside a life-sized kaleidoscope light portal, and enjoy hot cocoa, churros, and seasonal s'mores by warming fire pits. Please note this is an evening lantern art experience and resident zoo animals are resting in their night quarters.
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