Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
Some resident "animals" at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the attraction's annual Zoo Lights event, which is offered on select nights from November 27 through December 30, 2026. If you buy your tickets before November 26, you can get a discount.
Families and children of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the 3D experience that includes animal-shaped light displays, with more than 1 million bright and dazzling lights.
(Video courtesy of Zoo Miami)
There will be holiday music throughout the park, at 12400 SW 152nd St., plus animal encounters, appearances by Santa Claus, music, arts and crafts, and a 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree.
The daily event hours are 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Online entry admission through Nov. 26, adults ages 13 and up $21.49; ages 3-12 $19.63, plus tax. There's also a Zoo Lights Miami package that includes admission, S'more and a lighted souvenir cup with drink. After Nov. 26, admission is $23.36 for those 13 and older and $21.49 for children 3-12. Click here to make your purchase.
Public parking is free.
What to see and do in 2026:
- Opening Night & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, 2026
- Tree lighting 7 p.m.
- Yuletide Carolers
- More than one million bright and dazzling tree lights
- A 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree
- Appearances by Santa until December 23
- Animal presentation at the Sami Family Amphitheater
- Character meet & greets
- Themed photo spots
- Music
- Letters to Santa
- Brand New Train ride on the Arctic Express
Parking is free.