Houston Zoo Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Houston's main zoo light show fills the Houston Zoo with animal lantern displays, century-old oaks wrapped in lights and a nightly snowfall in the Frosted Forest, with s'mores stations along the way. It runs most nights from mid-November to early January.
| Dates | November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Wed, Dec 9, Thu, Dec 24 |
| Hours | Every night 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm Last entry at 9:30 pm. |
| Tickets | Tickets are bought online for a chosen date (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Houston Zoo in Hermann Park, by the Museum District, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 |
Checked on Houston Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Houston Zoo Lights
When is Houston Zoo Lights open in 2026?
November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Wed, Dec 9, Thu, Dec 24. Hours: Every night 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
How much are tickets for Houston Zoo Lights?
Tickets are bought online for a chosen date (2026).
Is Houston Zoo Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.