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ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

When

Through Jan 3 · 4:30 PMNightly from 4:30 p.m., Nov. 20, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027; closed Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 25; Jan. 1–2 are 21+ only

Where

Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages (Jan. 1 and 2 are 21+ only nights)

Cost

Prices and times vary throughout the season. Adult ticket price range $13 to $35; Youth ticket price range $13 to $30. Members 20% off regularly priced tickets. Income-assistance discount available.Sensory Friendly Night Nov. 16; income-assistance discount; ticket includes TriMet ride on admission date.

Organizer

Oregon Zoo (Metro)

The Oregon Zoo's holiday lights festival: wildlife-inspired light displays, a zoo train route past dozens of life-size animal lanterns, walk-through light tunnels and seasonal treats. The route is about 1.25 miles and most guests spend about 90 minutes. ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m. Closed Nov. 17-19 and 24-26 and Dec. 25. Special nights: Nov. 13–14 BrewLights, Nov. 15 Member Preview Night, Nov. 16 Sensory Friendly Night, Jan. 1–2 21+ only nights. ZooLights is ticketed separately from daytime admission; most animals are not on view. The ZooLights ticket is valid on TriMet and Portland Streetcar on the admission date. 'Any Night' tickets work Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, 2026.