# Folsom Zoo Sanctuary: Wild Nights and Holiday Lights > Event for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 22 · 5:00 PM - Where: Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St, Folsom, CA 95630 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $10-$12 per person; Free for children under 2 - Organizer: City of Folsom Parks & Recreation & Friends of the Folsom Zoo - Official page: https://www.folsom.ca.us/ - 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/sacramento/activities/folsom-zoo-sanctuary-wild-nights-and-holiday-lights--listing-7b527d346ef1248d9f9947da ## About An intimate community winter event, Wild Nights and Holiday Lights opens the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary for special after-hours holiday evenings. Families stroll paved pathways illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, animal silhouettes, and whimsical lighted ice sculptures. Children can take a spin on the holiday-lighted Folsom miniature train, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their festive outpost, listen to local youth choirs, and learn from animal docents about how rescued bears, cougars, and wolf-hybrids stay cozy in winter. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, gently winding paths throughout the zoo grounds accommodate strollers and small wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing counters located near the entrance pavilion and lion overlook deck. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Gentle, low-noise environment designed to protect sleeping zoo animals, making it an exceptionally calming holiday evening for sensory-sensitive children. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Fairytale Town Winter Wonderland & Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/fairytale-town-winter-wonderland-and-holiday-lights--listing-a156365ab5c527170a2153fb) — Dec 11 – Dec 20 · 5:00 PM · Fairytale Town · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. During December weekends, Sacramento's historic Fairytale Town in William Land Park transforms into a magical evening storybook wonderland. 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