# Dallas Zoo Lights 2026

> Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas, Texas: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

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

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

The Dallas Zoo's walk-through holiday event lights much of the zoo with more than two million lights and lanterns, with a holiday maze, a dinosaur trail, Santa and live music. Most of the animals are asleep by the time the lights come on.

| Dates | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Open nights 5:30 pm to 9 pm Open on select nights only; Nov 17 is a sensory-friendly night and Dec 1 is for members only. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. General admission from $19; combo with daytime zoo admission $10 more; Dual-Passport members 20% off, Patron members and above free (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Length | Over two million lights |
| Where | Dallas Zoo in Oak Cliff, south of downtown, 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 |

Checked on [Dallas Zoo](https://www.dallaszoo.com/ZooLights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Dallas Zoo Lights?

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## Questions About Dallas Zoo Lights

### When is Dallas Zoo Lights open in 2026?

November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Open nights 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

### How much are tickets for Dallas Zoo Lights?

Ticket needed. General admission from $19; combo with daytime zoo admission $10 more; Dual-Passport members 20% off, Patron members and above free (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Dallas Zoo Lights a drive-through?

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

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