Zoo Lights Miami
Through Dec 30Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Select nights Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (Nov 27-28; Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-23, 26-30); 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM nightly (last entry at 9:00 PM). Santa visits through Dec 23. Free on-site parking.
Zoo Miami12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 · 16.8 mi approx. from MiamiDirections
All ages (children 2 and under free; fully paved, wide stroller-accessible paths throughout the zoo)
From $21.49$21.49 early bird ($23.36 regular) for adults (13+); $19.63 early bird ($21.49 regular) for children (3–12); free for ages 2 and under. Zoo members receive discount. Free parking.
About this adventure
Zoo Lights Miami transforms South Florida's largest zoological park into an enchanting illuminated wonderland with more than one million dazzling LED animal light installations. Families stroll along wide, paved botanical pathways surrounded by glowing giant giraffes, luminous flamingos, radiant rhinos, and a shimmering 26-foot holiday LED tree centerpiece. The festival features festive music, appearances by Santa Claus (through Dec 23), and the magical snow flurries dancing under the palm trees that amaze Florida youngsters. Stroller and wagon navigation is exceptionally smooth across Zoo Miami's expansive walkways. Kids can enjoy festive holiday treats including s'mores roasting, warm churros, and hot cocoa, along with festive carousel rides and the illuminated Snowman's Riverboat rides along the zoo lagoon. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased online in advance due to strict evening capacity limits; daytime zoo admission is separate, but on-site parking is completely free.
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