# Denver Zoo Lights 2026

> Denver Zoo Lights in Denver, Colorado: Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

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

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Denver Zoo's 35th Zoo Lights, with three million lights across 80 acres, the return of historic displays from its early Wild Lights years, theme nights and a Zoo Lights market. It runs on select nights from the week of Thanksgiving to early January.

| Dates | November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Sunday to Thursday 4:30 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm to 10 pm |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Adults $29.95, youth $22.95 on peak nights; $25.95 and $18.95 on value nights; 2 and under free; members save 10% |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Length | 80 acres and three million lights |
| Where | Denver Zoo in City Park, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205 |

Checked on [Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance](https://denverzoo.org/zoo-lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Denver Zoo Lights?

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## Questions About Denver Zoo Lights

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

November 23, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Sunday to Thursday 4:30 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm to 10 pm.

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

Ticket needed. Adults $29.95, youth $22.95 on peak nights; $25.95 and $18.95 on value nights; 2 and under free; members save 10%. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

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

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

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