Zoo Lights
TICKETS ARE OPEN! See ticketing link below.
Be dazzled by custom light displays and canopies at Zoo Lights this winter on Alaska Zoo trails! Zoo Lights is the Alaska Zoo’s annual community light festival spread across the 30 acres of maintained zoo trails. Visitors from across Alaska and around the world visit Zoo Lights. Local families make it a holiday tradition to visit with loved ones and guests. Displays include custom animated lights, trailside lights, overhead canopies and a polar bear bench for perfect photo opportunities.
Zoo Lights 2026/2027 Schedule
Nov. 27-29, 5-8pm - Opening Weekend
See info below for Nov. 30th CyberMonday Zoo Lights 40% off sale
Dec. 4-6, 5-8pm
Dec. 11-13, 5-8pm
Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027, 5-8pm NIGHTLY
Dec. 25 - No Zoo Lights (Zoo Closed)
January 8-10, 5-8pm
January 15-17, 5-8pm
January 22-24, 5-8pm
January 29-31, 5-8pm
February 5-7, 5-8pm
February 12-14, 5-8pm - Valentine’s Lights
February 19-21, 5-8pm
February 26-28, 5-8pm
Zoo Lights Entry
$25/person ages 16+. $15/person ages 15 & under. Ages 2 and under FREE.
Members ages 3+ get 30% off per ticket, applied at the gate with membership - OR- online when signed into your current membership account.
Tickets are sold online (with a small service fee) and at the gate during open Zoo Lights hours.
CyberMonday Zoo Lights Sale
Monday, November 30th: Zoo Lights tickets will be on sale ONLINE ONLY from 12am to 11:59pm for an additional 40% off of regular ticket prices. Small service fees will apply in checkout. Tickets will be valid for one use during any 2026/2027 open Zoo Lights time. Buy a large quantity and print them to use as stocking stuffers, gifts at holiday parties, family gifts and more.
