Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Birmingham Zoo's holiday lantern festival, with large lit lantern figures along the zoo paths on select evenings from late November to early January. There is a members' preview night, a sensory-friendly night and an adults-only night.
| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Open nights 5 pm to 9 pm Select nights only (the night calendar is an image on the zoo's page). Last tickets sold at 8 pm. Member preview Nov 20; sensory-friendly night Dec 2; adults-only night Dec 3. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Advance: adults $25, children 2 to 12 $16, member adults $19, member children $12; at the gate: $27, $17, $21 and $14 (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Birmingham Zoo, off Lane Park Road, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223 |
Checked on Birmingham Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
Where Is Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights?
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Questions About Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights
When is Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Open nights 5 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Advance: adults $25, children 2 to 12 $16, member adults $19, member children $12; at the gate: $27, $17, $21 and $14 (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.