Upcoming Events at Denver Zoo
Description
DECEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31 5:30 to 9 p.m. Denver Zoo will be closed Christmas day (December 25) Zoo Lights will span through 60 acres of Denver Zoo's campus, with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculpture
Event Details
DECEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Denver Zoo will be closed Christmas day (December 25)
Zoo Lights will span through 60 acres of Denver Zoo's campus, with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected. Running December 1 until December 31, is one of Denver’s most anticipated events, which is a great opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy the holidays or kick off the New Year with family, friends and colleagues.
*Daytime admission (including membership) does not include Zoo Lights.
Zoo Lights is brought to you by Your Hometown Toyota Stores.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
WINTER WONDERLAND
Animal Encounters
6:00–8:00pm
NORTH POLE
Santa (November 24–25, December 1–23)
5:30–9:00pm
Choir Stage (Select nights)
6:00–8:00pm
Princess Meet & Greet (Fridays and Saturdays)
5:30-7:30pm
Zoo Year’s Eve
December 31
ELECTRIC JUNGLE
African Penguin Keeper Talk
6:30pm
Conservation Carousel (Weather dependent)
5:30–9:00pm
Pioneer Train (Weather dependent)
5:30–9:00pm
Caroling Train Elves NEW!
5:30-9:00pm
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Ice Carver (December 1-23, 29-31)
6:00-9:00pm
SAFARI OF LIGHTS
Tiger Demonstration (Select nights)
7:30pm
SEA OF LIGHTS
Fire Performances (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
6:00–8:00pm
SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
WINTER WONDERLAND
SHOPPING
Kibongi Market
Wagon Rental
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
Jingle Java
Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refill Station, Holiday Treats
Samburu Grille
Loaded Nachos, Traditional Grill Items, Hand Tossed Pizza
NORTH POLE
SHOPPING
Illumination Station
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
S’mores Snack Shack
Sweet Traditions Tent
Funnel Cakes, Churros, Pretzels, Popcorn, Kettle Corn, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refills
ELECTRIC JUNGLE
SHOPPING
The Toy Shoppe
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
Brown Bear Restaurant
Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Snacks, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverages
Sweet Traditions Tent
Funnel Cakes, Churros, Pretzels, Popcorn, Kettle Corn, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refills
Craft Fine Foods Truck
Grilled Cheese, Specialty Mac n’ Cheese, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverages
FESTIVAL OF LANTERNS
HOLIDA
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Denver Zoo will be closed Christmas day (December 25)
Zoo Lights will span through 60 acres of Denver Zoo's campus, with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected. Running December 1 until December 31, is one of Denver’s most anticipated events, which is a great opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy the holidays or kick off the New Year with family, friends and colleagues.
*Daytime admission (including membership) does not include Zoo Lights.
Zoo Lights is brought to you by Your Hometown Toyota Stores.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
WINTER WONDERLAND
Animal Encounters
6:00–8:00pm
NORTH POLE
Santa (November 24–25, December 1–23)
5:30–9:00pm
Choir Stage (Select nights)
6:00–8:00pm
Princess Meet & Greet (Fridays and Saturdays)
5:30-7:30pm
Zoo Year’s Eve
December 31
ELECTRIC JUNGLE
African Penguin Keeper Talk
6:30pm
Conservation Carousel (Weather dependent)
5:30–9:00pm
Pioneer Train (Weather dependent)
5:30–9:00pm
Caroling Train Elves NEW!
5:30-9:00pm
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Ice Carver (December 1-23, 29-31)
6:00-9:00pm
SAFARI OF LIGHTS
Tiger Demonstration (Select nights)
7:30pm
SEA OF LIGHTS
Fire Performances (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
6:00–8:00pm
SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
WINTER WONDERLAND
SHOPPING
Kibongi Market
Wagon Rental
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
Jingle Java
Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refill Station, Holiday Treats
Samburu Grille
Loaded Nachos, Traditional Grill Items, Hand Tossed Pizza
NORTH POLE
SHOPPING
Illumination Station
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
S’mores Snack Shack
Sweet Traditions Tent
Funnel Cakes, Churros, Pretzels, Popcorn, Kettle Corn, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refills
ELECTRIC JUNGLE
SHOPPING
The Toy Shoppe
HOLIDAY TREAT LOCATIONS
Brown Bear Restaurant
Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Snacks, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverages
Sweet Traditions Tent
Funnel Cakes, Churros, Pretzels, Popcorn, Kettle Corn, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverage Refills
Craft Fine Foods Truck
Grilled Cheese, Specialty Mac n’ Cheese, Holiday Spirits, Hot Beverages
FESTIVAL OF LANTERNS
HOLIDA
