# ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Nov 25 – Jan 15 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM - Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 - Ages: All ages (children 2 and under free; stroller-friendly paved zoo trails) - Price: $35 general admission ($30 zoo members; $10 Member Mondays; BOGO on select SRP Wednesdays/Thursdays); free for children 2 and under. - Organizer: Phoenix Zoo / Arizona Center for Nature Conservation - Official page: https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/zoolights/ - 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/phoenix/activities/zoolights-at-the-phoenix-zoo--listing-689947de591b96b512a54839 ## About Celebrating a beloved 35-year Valley tradition, ZooLights illuminates the Phoenix Zoo with millions of sparkling LED lights, glowing wildlife animal lanterns, a soaring 200-foot light tunnel, and synchronized music-in-motion shows across the central lake. Families can stroll along scenic desert pathways past glowing giant tigers, elephants, and aquatic creatures, visit Santa Claus for holiday photos, experience nightly snowfall in the plaza, and ride the Endangered Species Carousel. Warm cinnamon churros, holiday kettle corn, and gourmet hot chocolate are available throughout the grounds. 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