Zoo Lights

Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Denver Zoo, Denver

Zoo Lights
Photo: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

More than three million lights across the zoo's 80 acres, plus the carousel and zoo railroad. Timed tickets; weekends sell out.

Date to be confirmed. The organizer hadn't published final dates when we last checked — confirm on their site before making plans.

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