LA Zoo Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Los Angeles Zoo's evening holiday walk, with sculptural lights of birds, butterflies, insects, flowers, sea creatures and Ice Age animals, plus a synthetic ice rink, carousel rides and Santa on select nights. It runs on most evenings from late November to mid-January.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Thu, Dec 31, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Wed, Jan 6, Thu, Jan 7 |
| Hours | Every open night (box office hours) 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm The times are the box office hours; the zoo says the walk takes 60 to 90 minutes. Sensory-inclusive night on Dec 8 and Pride Night on Dec 17. |
| Tickets | Tickets from $19; zoo members get a discount (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
| Parking | Free parking at the zoo. |
Checked on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About LA Zoo Lights
When is LA Zoo Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Thu, Dec 31, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Wed, Jan 6, Thu, Jan 7. Hours: Every open night (box office hours) 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm.
How much are tickets for LA Zoo Lights?
Tickets from $19; zoo members get a discount (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is LA Zoo Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.