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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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From the organizers:
Wild Lights
Nov 29 - Dec 30
5 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around! Dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more!
Dates for 2024
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
Dec. 6 - 8
Dec. 13 - 23
Dec. 26 - 27
Dec. 29 - 30
Prices
Akron Zoo Member Adult: $12 - $20
Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-17): $8 - $16
Non-Member Adult: $16 - $24
Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $12 - $20
Infant (Under 2): Free, but does require a ticket
Entertainment Schedule
Extra fun at Wild Lights
More than one million lights and fun photo-ops throughout the zoo
See what trouble the Grinch can get into from Dec. 1-29
Visit with Santa Claus through Dec. 23
Enter the zoo through our winter wonderland
Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with animated lights set to music for a holiday dance party
Dancing trees synchronized to music at the Holly Jolly Hillside
Stop by Mrs. C's Sweets for s'mores and other treats
Buy a glass of beer or add an adult jolt to your hot chocolate or coffee
Listen to choirs from local high schools and organizations on select dates
Santa Express Tour
Unwrap the magic of the season with an exclusive, private tour before the Akron Zoo opens its gates to the public! The Santa Express Tour will get you into the holiday spirit, culminating in a special, private 15 minute meet-and-greet with the man in the big red suit himself!
The tour includes:
A 40 minute, elf-led golf cart tour of The Akron Zoo, filled with fun and fascinating animal information
Admission to Wild Lights for all tour guests
A complimentary holiday light-up necklace to mark your VIP status
Complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa vouchers for a tasty treat!
A private meet-and-greet with Santa!
Must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
Wild Lights Safari Tours
Step into a realm of holiday enchantment with our Wild Lights Safari Tour! This exclusive adventure invites you to bask in the magic of the season as an Educational-Elf guides you through a winter wonderland of twinkling lights.
The tour includes:
A 45 minute education-led golf cart tour of the Akron Zoo (with limited walking through some sections)
Admission to Wild Lights for all tour guests
A complimentary holiday light-up necklace
Complimentary s'mores vouchers to make a tasty treat
Fun and educational animal stories!
Must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.
Zoothing Wild Lights
Thursday, Dec. 12
5 - 9 p.m.
This special date is available for guests with different abilities who may not enjoy crowds or loud noises to enjoy the wildest holiday lighting display around! A limited number of tickets are available for our first ever Zoothing Wild Lights. Tickets are separate from general admission Wild Lights.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2784202-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2784202-2
