The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights is back for an even more enchanting season of family-friendly fun. Featuring millions of lights, hundreds of wildlife lanterns, and new ways to engage with animals, the beloved winter festival welcomes visitors of all ages to make lasting memories at the Bronx Zoo.

Holiday Lights will run on select dates from November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance. Visit BronxZoo.com/holiday-lights to view available dates and times or book an Any-Night ticket for the flexibility to visit when it works best for you.

Guests will enjoy:
🦙Children’s Zoo Farmyard: Cozy up at this interactive space where guests can feed and pet gentle animals of the farmyard, transformed with festive décor and holiday lights.
🌙World of Darkness: Step from glowing lantern trails into a world of nighttime wonder in this reverse light cycle exhibit, home to fascinating nocturnal animals from sloths to sand cats.
🐊World of Reptiles: Heat up your holiday adventure in the company of iconic ectothermic reptiles and amphibians like crocodiles, anacondas, giant river turtles, and more.
🐆Lantern Safari: Stroll among more than 400 glowing wildlife lanterns spread across six geographically themed lantern trails.
🎄Light Show Experiences: Enjoy a towering holiday tree with synchronized musical light performances and a dazzling walk-through Light Tunnel.
☃️Freeze Zone: Race down a thrilling snow tube slide, take your seat on an illuminated ice-themed throne, snap photos with snowmen, and toss virtual snowballs.
🧊Ice Carving: Witness expert artists craft wildlife art from giant ice blocks.
🚂Holiday Train: Climb aboard the family-favorite kids’ ride.

Plus more, including a NEW music wall, animal-themed illuminated performers, Wildlife Theater & trivia, s’mores roasting, & seasonal treats!