YOUR Holiday Lights

Host your company’s holiday party at Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights, where the magic of the holidays meets the wonder of wildlife.

The Bronx Zoo offers private and semi-private celebrations for groups of all sizes, with a variety of options for catering and personalized experiences, from employee appreciation events to corporate holiday parties and more.

Your group will discover millions of lights and hundreds of wildlife lanterns spread across six lantern trails and 12 acres. The festivities can include illuminated performers, ice carving demonstrations, light displays, cozy seasonal treats, and more.

The Bronx Zoo is just minutes from Manhattan, and Holiday Lights provides a unique alternative to traditional restaurant and banquet hall holiday parties.

Choose the option that’s right for your company’s needs:

Leisurely Lights

Your employees join the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights celebration during a public event night, with unlimited concessions access
Pricing starts at $87.95 per person.*

Holiday Lights Private Party

The Leisurely Lights experience, PLUS access to a private event space reserved for your group, with festive private catering options and more.
Pricing starts at $115 per person (based on 100 guests).*

Holiday Lights Just for You

An exclusive evening celebration where your guests - and ONLY your guests - can experience everything Holiday Lights has to offer.
Pricing starts at $82 per person (minimum 1,000 guests).*

*Does not include tax or administrative fee. Pricing applies to 2026 events only.

A Celebration that Helps Wildlife

When you celebrate the holidays at the Bronx Zoo, you are helping to protect endangered wildlife in more than 60 countries around the world as well as helping us provide world-class care for animals at New York City’s parks  and aquarium.

“Our annual Holiday Lights event at the Bronx Zoo is a truly magical experience. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the zoo’s historic grounds, illuminated with breathtaking light displays, it’s an evening that brings joy to all ages. From glowing animal lanterns to immersive light tunnels, every detail captures the wonder of the season. It's not just a festive celebration — it’s a chance for our NYU Langone community to come together in one of New York City’s most beautiful and iconic settings. We’re proud to continue this special tradition year after year!”

Lori Genser Burkhoff, NYU Langone Health

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