# Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Birmingham Zoo Christmas Lights in Birmingham, Alabama: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/birmingham-zoo-glow-wild/

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](https://www.birminghamzoo.com/event/glow-wild-a-holiday-lantern-festival-for-everyone-2/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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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.

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