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Don’t miss one of Houston’s best loved holiday traditions. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.

Interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra presented by H-E-B, and get a selfie on the giant ice throne! Add additional experiences like decorating your own yummy churros, making s’mores, and much more.

Find additional information in our Zoo Lights FAQ section below.

NEW for 2019:

Zoo Lights is 2x brighter! Stroll through a 100-foot-long, Infinity Tunnel of Light presented by KSBJ, wander through the 4-D Enchanted Forest presented by King & Spalding LLP, see a giant Ice Dragon come to life, experience “snow” in Winter Wonderland presented by Houston Methodist, plenty of new photo ops, and much more!

TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights

November 23-January 12

5:30-10:30 p.m., last entry at 9:30 p.m.

Buy early for the best price!



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Note: Ticket prices are the same for adults and children. Children ages two and up require a ticket. Children under the age of two have free entry to Zoo Lights and will not require a ticket.

Prices will increase at the gate.

Members save $3 per ticket when you log in to purchase.

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