# U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 - Ages: All ages (children under 2 free; stroller-accessible paved zoo trails) - Price: Tickets $13–$16 for zoo members, $16–$19 for non-members; children under 2 free. Includes free carousel rides and 4D holiday theater admission. Advance timed tickets required. - Organizer: Saint Louis Zoo - Official page: https://stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/st-louis/activities/u-s-bank-wild-lights-at-the-saint-louis-zoo--listing-471f8915ec9d3495abab0767 ## About U.S. Bank Wild Lights brings the Saint Louis Zoo to life after dark with hundreds of thousands of twinkling LED lights and magnificent custom animated light sculptures of penguins, giraffes, lions, and sea lions throughout the historic Forest Park campus. While outdoor animal viewing is limited due to bedtime, kids can explore the heated indoor Herpetarium and Insectarium, ride the Mary Ann Lee Endangered Species Carousel, roast gooey marshmallows at s'mores stations, and catch a special winter movie in the 4D Holiday Theater. Strolling holiday characters and live acoustic music fill the evening with cheer. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The entire zoo walking route is paved and ADA compliant, making strollers and wagons very easy to maneuver. • Restrooms & Family Amenities: Heated indoor family restrooms equipped with baby-changing tables are available throughout the zoo (Lakeside Cafe, Herpetarium, Welcome Center). A designated Nursing Room is located at the Welcome Center. • Sensory Tips: Sensory backpacks equipped with noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys can be borrowed for free at Guest Relations. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages; carousel rides and 4D theater shows are included with every event ticket. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [The Nutcracker by Saint Louis Ballet at Touhill Performing Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/the-nutcracker-by-saint-louis-ballet-at-touhill-performing-arts-center--listing-44b21d778294f2ce05cccf76) — Nov 28 – Dec 23 · 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM · Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center · Ages 3+ · From $38 · checked Nov 5. Saint Louis Ballet presents its lavish, critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker choreographed by Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi at the Blanche M. 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