Beginning on November 29 and for every night of Zoo Lights, guests can enjoy more than one million bright, animal-shaped lights and dazzling tree lights. There will also be animal encounters, free Snowman’s Riverboat rides, themed evenings with contests to win prizes, a tree lighting ceremony on November 29th, holiday movies, holiday karaoke, storytelling, light shows, music, dance performances, arts and crafts, and more.
Hot chocolate and cookies, photos with Santa, and holiday shopping at the Zoo gift shop will be available for purchase.
Here’s the schedule of events and entertainment.
Date | Theme | Activity |
| November 29 & 30 | PJ & Onesie Nights Guests are encouraged to dress in holiday pajamas/snuggies/onesies. | Tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 29 at 7:30 pm Performances by Actor’s Playhouse on Nov. 30 |
| December 6 & 7 | Galactic Nights Guests are encouraged to dress like their favorite Star Wars, Star Trek, or Guardians of the Galaxy characters. | Performances by CMC School of Music & Coral Reef Sr. High on Dec. 6 and Be Dance Studio on Dec. 7 |
| December 13 & 14 | Ugly Sweater Nights Guests are encouraged to dress in ugly sweaters. | Performances by George W. Carver Elementary on Dec. 13 and Talents Unleashed on Dec. 14 |
| December 20, 21 & 22 | Superhero Nights Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Superhero. | Performances by Braddock Gems on Dec. 20, Miami Dance Project on Dec. 21 and Miami School of the Arts on Dec. 22. |
| December 27, 28 & 29 | Santa & Elf Look-A-Like nights Guests are encouraged to dress as Santa, Mrs. Claus or his elves. | Performances by Dance Steps on Dec. 27 and Hipnotic Dance Studio on Dec. 28 |
Cost:
Regular admission to Zoo Lights is $15.95 per person plus tax. Guests are encouraged to acquire their tickets and packages at shop.zoomiami.org early as some nights sell out.
The General Zoo Lights Package is $17.95 plus tax and includes Zoo Lights admission, Snowman’s Riverboat rides, hot chocolate, and cookies. The Zoo Lights Miami Photo Upgrade is $37.95 plus tax and includes two 6x8 prints, three 3x4 prints with Santa (1 pose), digital photos and an ornament. For more information on Zoo Lights, admission and packages, visit zoomiami.org.
About Zoo Miami
As one of the world’s greatest zoos and a part of Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, Zoo Miami is home to more than 3,000 animals from all over the world. Among many sights, visitors can enjoy the Florida: Mission Everglades expansion with alligators, bobcats, bald eagles, a Florida panther and more impressive Florida natives. Guests can slide along otters, come face to face with bears, crawl through a tunnel in the crocodile exhibit, float along the Lostman’s River “airboat” ride, play in the Cypress Landing Playground and more!
**CONGRATULATIONS to Lucky Subscriber & IG Follower Christina Y. ** our winner of 4 tickets to Zoo Lights Miami! |
