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Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly illuminated acres of lights featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.
SING ALONG WITH CAROLERS, RIDE ON A RHINO AND CHIT CHAT WITH SANTA!
Discover a winter wonderland highlighted with carolers, rides on the Conservation Carousel and Santa himself! Santa and his elves can be found at Denver Zoo’s North Pole and children can share their holiday wishes with Santa every night through December 23. A photo with Santa always makes a memorable keepsake and Denver Zoo’s Elves will be available to help snap that priceless photo on your personal camera.
OH, AND DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE COLD. ZOO LIGHTS HAS WARMING STATIONS AND INDOOR EXHIBITS TO GIVE YOU A RESPITE FROM THE COLD!
Warming stations throughout the zoo will offer holiday treats to warm you from the inside out including soft bread pretzels, roasted nuts, funnel cakes, churros, cider and enough hot chocolate to quench an elephants thirst!
Thaw your paws during Zoo Lights in one of Denver Zoo’s indoor exhibits. Visit our elephants Mimi and Dolly in the pachyderm building, say happy holidays to our giraffes in the giraffe house, or get nose to snout with one of Denver Zoo’s animal residents during a live animal demonstration in Pahali Ya Simba from 6– 8 p.m. nightly. At night many of our animal residents may be sleeping or off exhibit so while not all our animals are available for viewing during Zoo Lights here is a list of a few you might see: Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Big Horn Sheep, Bison, Polar Bears, Sea Lions, Bactrian Camels, Howler Monkeys, Snakes, Fish, Komodo Dragons and Arctic Fox.
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| Members |
General (Non-Members) |
| Adults |
$6.00 |
Adults |
$8.00 |
| Children |
$2.00 |
Children |
$4.00 |
| Seniors |
$4.00 |
Seniors |
$6.00 |
| Children 2 and under |
Free |
Children 2 and under |
Free |
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EVENTS
 WILD ICE
December 11 – 17
5 – 9 p.m.
Visit a special ice carving garden, filled with numerous carvings created by Santa's helpers with power tools! Witness the creation of these magical pieces from 5 -8 p.m. from Friday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 17.
Entertainment Includes:
Ice Carvers 5 - 8:30 p.m. Conoco Zoo Gardens
Fire Dancers 6 and 8 p.m. Conoco Zoo Gardens
Activities included with the price of Zoo Lights admission.
KWANZAA
December 26 – 27
5 – 9 p.m.
Gather with friends, family and the community to celebrate the cultural holiday of Kwanzaa, a tradition that honors African American heritage through African dance, music, and education from 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26 and Sunday, December 27.
Entertainment Includes:
African Storytelling - 6 and 8 p.m. at Gates Center – Norgren Hall
African Drummers and Dancers - 7 p.m. at Gates Center – Norgren Hall
Activities included with the price of Zoo Lights admission.
 ZOO YEAR’S EVE
December 31
5 – 9 p.m.
On the brink of a brand new year, children can also experience the fun of Zoo Year’s Eve, a wild New Year’s Eve party beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 with entertainment and activities that lead up to an early countdown to the New Year at 9 p.m. It’s the perfect night for families to celebrate together without stretching the limit on bedtime!
Activities included with the price of Zoo Lights admission.
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE GROUPS
Have a group that interest in performing at Denver Zoo’s Zoo Lights? - Sign Up!
Friday, December 11
6 p.m. T-Birds Samburu Grille Patio
7 p.m. Colorado School of Mines – Low Brass Conoco Zoo Gardens
7 p.m. Colorado School of Mines – Tuba Christmas Carols Samburu Grille Patio
7 p.m. Colorado School of Mines – Choirs Roaming Zoo Grounds
Saturday, December 12
7 p.m. Rocky Mountain Saxophone Quartet Conoco Zoo Gardens
7 p.m. Sounds of the Season Roaming Zoo Grounds
7 p.m. Light of the World Church Choir Roaming Zoo Grounds
Sunday, December 13
7 p.m. Ye Wanton Singers Roaming Zoo Grounds
7 p.m. Denver Mountaineers Low Brass Samburu Grille Patio
7 p.m. Colorado Academy Roaming Zoo Grounds
7 p.m. Denver Mountaineers Barber Shop Quartet Roaming Zoo Grounds
Monday, December 14
7 p.m. Cecilian Singers Conoco Zoo Gardens
7 p.m. Ye Wanton Wenches Samburu Grille Patio
7 p.m. Wheat Ridge Community Chorale Roaming Zoo Grounds
Tuesday, December 15
7 p.m. Kent Denver Middle School Singers Conoco Zoo Gardens
Wednesday, December 16
7 p.m. Last Note Singers Conoco Zoo Gardens
Thursday, December 17
6 p.m. Arapahoe High School Samburu Grille Patio
7 p.m. Pomona High School Conoco Zoo Gardens
Friday, December 18
7 p.m. Grupo Folklorico Semblanzas De Mexico Conoco Zoo Gardens
7 p.m. Shadows of the Mountain Roaming Zoo Grounds
Saturday, December 19
7 p.m. Sound Waves Conoco Zoo Gardens
Sunday, December 27
7 p.m. Risen Savior Lutheran Church Ringers Conoco Zoo Gardens
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