Zoo Miami Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Zoo Miami opens after dark on select nights with more than a million lights, a 26-foot LED tree, carolers, Santa (until Dec 23) and a new train ride. Most animals are asleep, though flamingos and the tiger may be out.
| Dates | November 27 to December 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open Fridays and Saturdays only, but also open Sun, Dec 20, Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Wed, Dec 23, Sun, Dec 27, Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29, Wed, Dec 30. Closed Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 6:30 pm to 10 pm Open Nov 27-28, Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-23 and 26-30. Opening night Nov 27 has a tree lighting at 7 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Separate ticket; daytime admission and memberships do not include Zoo Lights |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Zoo Miami in southwest Miami-Dade County, Miami, Florida |
Checked on Zoo Miami, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Zoo Miami Christmas Lights
When is Zoo Miami Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 27 to December 30, 2026. Open Fridays and Saturdays only, but also open Sun, Dec 20, Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Wed, Dec 23, Sun, Dec 27, Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29, Wed, Dec 30. Closed Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Zoo Miami Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Separate ticket; daytime admission and memberships do not include Zoo Lights.
Is Zoo Miami Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.