# Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights in Bronx, New York: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/bronx-zoo-holiday-lights/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Hundreds of animal lanterns along six themed trails, light tunnels and a musical holiday tree fill the Bronx Zoo after dark, with ice carving, a kids' holiday train and seasonal treats. New for 2026, the Children's Zoo farmyard and two animal houses stay open during the event.

| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet Holiday Lights tickets also let you in from 1 pm to see the animals before the lights come on. Member preview nights are Nov 18 to 20. |
| Tickets | Tickets must be reserved in advance; an Any-Night ticket is also sold (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Bronx Zoo, on Southern Boulevard next to Bronx Park, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 |
| Transit | The 2 and 5 subway trains stop at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, a short walk from the zoo's Asia Gate. |

Checked on [Bronx Zoo (Wildlife Conservation Society)](https://bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights?

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## Questions About Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights

### When is Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published.

### How much are tickets for Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights?

Tickets must be reserved in advance; an Any-Night ticket is also sold (2026).

### Is Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.

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