Omaha Zoo Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Omaha zoo's holiday event fills an expanded route with glowing lanterns and light displays themed on an African safari and the oceans, with Santa's North Pole, carousel rides and heated private igloos. It runs Wednesday to Sunday evenings from mid-November into January, plus some Mondays and Tuesdays in December.
| Dates | November 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, but also open Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29 |
| Hours | Every open night 6 pm to 9:30 pm Daytime zoo admission is separate; the zoo closes at 5 pm and reopens at 6 pm for the event. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Non-members $27 adults (12+), $17 children 3 to 11; members $21.50 and $13 (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, south of downtown, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107 |
Checked on Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Omaha Zoo Lights
When is Omaha Zoo Lights open in 2026?
November 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, but also open Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29. Hours: Every open night 6 pm to 9:30 pm.
How much are tickets for Omaha Zoo Lights?
Ticket needed. Non-members $27 adults (12+), $17 children 3 to 11; members $21.50 and $13 (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Omaha Zoo Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.