# Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/philadelphia-zoo-luminature/

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](https://philadelphiazoo.org/luminature/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Lights?

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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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