Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Philadelphia Zoo is lit with about a million lights after dark, with interactive stops along a story trail, a lion Santa in his lodge, seasonal food and drink, and rides on the zoo's 110-foot Ferris wheel. It opens on select nights from mid-November into January.
| Dates | November 19, 2026 to January 9, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Event nights 5 pm to 9 pm Open on New Year's Eve; shut Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. General admission $27-31, Anytime admission $29-34, members 10-20% off; parking $22, free for members; advance online reservations required (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Philadelphia Zoo in West Fairmount Park, 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Parking | Zoo parking is $22 during LumiNature, free for members. |
Checked on Philadelphia Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights
When is Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 19, 2026 to January 9, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Event nights 5 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. General admission $27-31, Anytime admission $29-34, members 10-20% off; parking $22, free for members; advance online reservations required (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.
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