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Denver Zoo Lights Tickets Expected To Sell Fast. Buy Yours Soon!

POSTED BY
Laura

Zoo Logo (load full size)Bah humbug! There are no discounts this year for Zoo Lights, but it’s still a wildly fun holiday tradition for many. The annual holiday celebration runs nightly from December 3 to January 15 (this is a two week extension over last year) starting at 5:30 p.m. Experience a light safari with 80 illuminated acres of lights (2 million+) and hundreds of animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in unexpected places.

The 2022 event promises to be brighter than ever, with a colorful array of new installations and offerings, plus festive favorites, including nightly ice-carving demonstrations.

As you wander through the winter wonderland, be on the lookout for new opportunities to light up the night, including the Champagne Toast (Hospital Plaza), the Watering Hole (Giraffe Meadows) and the Blue Lagoon (in front of our new penguin exhibit).

In addition to the wondrous displays, much of the Zoo is open. Of course, outdoor animal viewing during Zoo Lights is limited to cold-weather species such as Amur tiger, Bactrian camel, Przewaskli’s horse and most of the pachyderms.

However, the popular (and cozy) Tropical Discovery building will be open, offering access to 1,800 animals — including fish, frogs, snakes, lizards, capybaras and sloths. 

In addition, El Pomar Village Hall is home to fishing cats and Asian small-clawed otters, both of which are busy hunting and playing at night.

Note: Zoo Lights tickets are NOT available at the gate. You can only purchase them online. You need to buy in advance for a specific date and time.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Those with a Denver Zoo membership receive a $5 discount on tickets, but only for visits on Members-Only dates. Tickets are now on sale. Buy tickets here.

You can also purchase special add-on packages such as 3-D HoloSpex glasses, giraffe feeding or a ride on the carousel.

More Ways To Light Up The Holidays

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Friday, February 10, 2023

Free Ice Skating at Downtown Denver Rink

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Skyline Park

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Free Ice Skating at Downtown Denver Rink

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Skyline Park

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Monday, February 13, 2023

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205
720-337-1400

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Posted by Laura on November 17, 2022 | Updated January 16, 2023 Filed Under: Expired

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