# Sensory-Friendly Holiday Lights Night — Bronx Zoo > Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Dec 3 · 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 - Ages: All ages; tickets required from age 3, ages 2 and under free - Price: Deal Day: child age 3-12 $14.95; adult $29.95; senior $24.95; ages 2 and under free - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. Reduced capacity, quieter music, mostly static/reduced-movement lights, quieter ice carving, stationary performers, sensory bags and an indoor quiet area. Online advance ticket required. - Organizer: Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society - Official page: https://bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights/tickets - Last checked: Thu, Oct 29 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 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), 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/new-york/activities/sensory-friendly-holiday-lights-night-bronx-zoo--listing-f340744d15a1c4e46ea45947 ## About A dedicated sensory-supportive evening of the Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights. 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