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Holidays at Zoo Miami: Dazzling ‘Zoo Lights’

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 24 through December 30, 2023.

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, and a 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree. You can also enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and the Snowman's Riverboat ride for a fee.

The daily event hours are 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of Zoo Miami)

Online entry admission through Nov. 23, adults ages 13 and up $18.95; ages 3-12 $16.95 . There's also a Zoo Lights Miami package that includes admission, hot chocolate, and two cookies. Click here to make your purchase.

Public parking is free. 

(Photo courtesy of Zoo Miami)

Theme nights

Aside from all of the magical light displays, there will be special themed nights, in which participants are encouraged to come dressed up. 

  • Nov. 24 and 25: Merry& Bright. Wear clothing that lights up or sparkles.
  • Dec. 1 & 2: Animated night. Dress as a character from your favorite animated holiday movie.
  • Dec. 8 & 9: Galactic nights. Dress as your favorite space movie character.
  • Dec. 15-17: Holiday pajama nights.
  • Dec. 22 & 23: Ugly sweater nights
  • Dec. 28-30: Merry& Bright. Wear clothing that lights up or sparkles.

Parking is free.

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Josie Gulliksen

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Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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