# ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 22 – Jan 5 · 4:30 PM - Where: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $19-$29 per person; Free for children under 2 - Organizer: Oregon Zoo & Metro - Official page: https://www.oregonzoo.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/portland/activities/zoolights-at-the-oregon-zoo--listing-eb0115664ccfaf593bc708e6 ## About A beloved Pacific Northwest holiday tradition for over 35 years, ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo transforms Washington Park into a luminous wonderland with more than 1.5 million sparkling LED lights. Families stroll through vibrant walk-through light tunnels, admire life-size illuminated animal silhouettes (including glowing elephants, leaping salmon, and glowing toucans), and ride the festive holiday train through the forest canopy. Warm up with freshly made hot cinnamon elephant ears, gourmet hot cocoa, and meet Santa Claus at his North Pole station. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: All main pathways are wide, paved, and fully wheelchair/stroller accessible. Elevators connect terrace levels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family comfort rooms with nursing rockers and baby changing facilities located near the central plaza and Elephant Lands. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages from infants to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: ZooLights features quiet nights with sensory-friendly reduced sound and static lighting for sensitive visitors. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights — Oregon Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/sensory-friendly-night-at-zoolights-oregon-zoo--listing-145150ed8bbb7d56ca38f199) — Mon, Nov 16 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Oregon Zoo · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. One evening of the Oregon Zoo's ZooLights season is set aside for guests with sensory processing needs and their families. 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