Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance.
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November 21, 2025 — January 4, 2026
Exclusive Member Previews
November 18 • 19 • 20
Select dates
November 21, 2025 — January 4, 2026
Exclusive Member Previews November 18 • 19 • 20
Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo.
New York’s family-favorite holiday tradition returns, as millions of lights and hundreds of illuminated animals spread across six lantern trails. Holiday Lights is a festive night out with friends and family as we celebrate wildlife and enjoy immersive light experiences, hands-on activities, holiday entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Beloved favorites return, including the Holiday Train and Enchanted Sea - plus NEW surprises including thrilling snow tube slides, an epic ice throne, virtual snowball throwing, and much more.
Tickets on sale 9/15WCS Member BenefitsChanges to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions. This program does not include animal exhibits. All animal exhibits close at 4:00pm. Holiday Lights is a rain or shine event.
Exclusive WCS Members’ Benefits
Member tickets on sale 9/15Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance.
Free admission to Member preview nights is based on availability.
WCS ZOO AND LAND & SEA MEMBER
Three exclusive preview days: November 18–20
40% OFF tickets to all event days
IDNYC and Aquarium Members
40% OFF tickets to all event days
Conservation level Members
Reserve FREE TICKETS to Holiday Lights throughout the program
Free admission to Holiday Lights is based on availability.
Join or upgrade to Conservation-level Member now and enjoy Holiday Lights—FREE, all season long.
Become a Conservation Member Now
To upgrade your existing membership, call us at 718-220-5112 from 9 am to 5 pm daily!
Check out Members FAQs for more details.
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BOOK A HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARTY FOR YOUR GROUP
Host your very own holiday party at the Bronx Zoo during our Holiday Lights celebration. Perfect for groups of any size.
