Jacksonville Zoo Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
ZOOLights returns to the Jacksonville Zoo in 2026 after a three-year break, with light tunnels, giant lit animal figures, projection games, a holiday village and Santa photos. The animals are asleep during the event.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Every open night 6 pm to 10 pm Timed entry windows 6 to 7:30 pm and 7:30 am to 9 pm; stay until 10 pm. Holiday market Dec 16-20, 6 to 9 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Online $30 non-members, $20 members; at the gate $35 and $25; ages 2 and under free (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, on the Trout River north of downtown, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218 |
Checked on Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
Where Is Jacksonville Zoo Lights?
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Questions About Jacksonville Zoo Lights
When is Jacksonville Zoo Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Every open night 6 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Jacksonville Zoo Lights?
Ticket needed. Online $30 non-members, $20 members; at the gate $35 and $25; ages 2 and under free (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Jacksonville Zoo Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.