# Madison Zoo Lights 2026

> Madison Zoo Lights in Madison, Wisconsin has not announced its 2026 dates yet. Last year's dates, tickets and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/madison-henry-vilas-zoo-lights/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Henry Vilas Zoo opens after hours for Zoo Lights, with more than a million lights, Santa every night, unlimited carousel rides and bar huts. The free daytime zoo charges a small ticket for the evening show.

| Dates | 2026 dates not announced yet |
| --- | --- |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. $12 general admission, children 3 and under free, four advance tickets for $40; includes unlimited carousel rides and photos with Santa (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Henry Vilas Zoo, next to Vilas Park near the UW campus, 702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715 |
| Parking | The main lot fills quickly; more parking at the south gate, 1202 Vilas Park Drive. |

Checked on [Henry Vilas Zoo](https://www.henryvilaszoo.gov/home/lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Other Light Shows Near Madison

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## Questions About Madison Zoo Lights

### How much are tickets for Madison Zoo Lights?

Ticket needed. $12 general admission, children 3 and under free, four advance tickets for $40; includes unlimited carousel rides and photos with Santa (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Madison Zoo Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.

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