# Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights in Cleveland, Ohio: Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/cleveland-zoo-wild-winter-lights/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo lights up with more than 1.5 million lights in themed areas, a musical light show on a 50-foot tree, free carousel rides and Santa's lodge. Most nights are on foot, and some weeknights are drive-through nights you see from your car.

| Dates | November 18 to December 30, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every event night 5 pm to 9 pm Walk-through nights: Nov 19-22 and 27-29; Dec 3-6, 10-13, 17-23 and 26-30. Drive-through nights (in your own car): Nov 18, 23-25 and 30; Dec 1, 2, 7-9 and 14-16. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Walk-through $27 in advance online ($24 members), $29 online on the day, $30 at the gate; 4-packs $80 ($70 members); drive-through $59 per vehicle ($49 members); under 2 free |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, south of downtown off I-71, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109 |

Checked on [Cleveland Metroparks Zoo](https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/program-events/wild-winter-lights-presented-by-nopec), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Cleveland Zoo Christmas Lights

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

November 18 to December 30, 2026. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every event night 5 pm to 9 pm.

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

Ticket needed. Walk-through $27 in advance online ($24 members), $29 online on the day, $30 at the gate; 4-packs $80 ($70 members); drive-through $59 per vehicle ($49 members); under 2 free. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

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

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

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