# Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/milwaukee-county-zoo-wild-lights/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

The Milwaukee County Zoo's evening walk winds through hundreds of thousands of lights and animal-themed displays in the zoo's woods and paths. It runs on most nights from the weekend before Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, and tickets include parking.

| Dates | November 20 to December 31, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Sun, Nov 29, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 5:30 pm to 9 pm Admission gates close at 8:15 pm. Santa visits Dec 9-12 and 16-23; Dec 10 is a 21+ night and Dec 16 a dogs night. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Early-bird online tickets $15 for adults and children 3 to 12 until Nov 8, 2 and under free; every ticket includes parking; zoo pass holders 20% off |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Milwaukee County Zoo, on the west side off I-94, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |

Checked on [Milwaukee County Zoo](https://milwaukeezoo.org/visit/upcoming-events/wild-lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights

### When is Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 20 to December 31, 2026. Closed Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Sun, Nov 29, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

### How much are tickets for Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. Early-bird online tickets $15 for adults and children 3 to 12 until Nov 8, 2 and under free; every ticket includes parking; zoo pass holders 20% off. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Milwaukee Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?

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

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