# Jacksonville Zoo Lights 2026

> Jacksonville Zoo Lights in Jacksonville, Florida: Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/jacksonville-zoo-zoolights/

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

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