# Houston Zoo Lights 2026

> Houston Zoo Lights in Houston, Texas: Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

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

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](https://www.houstonzoo.org/zoolights), 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.

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