Oregon Zoo Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Oregon Zoo's holiday light show, with a train ride past life-size animal lanterns, tunnels of lights and treats like elephant ears and s'mores. It runs most nights from the week before Thanksgiving to early January.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night (closing time varies) 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm Opens at 4:30 pm; closing time varies by night from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm (10 pm on Christmas Eve, 8:30 pm on Jan 3). Before the public run: BrewLights Nov 13-14, member preview Nov 15 and a sensory-friendly night Nov 16. Jan 1 and 2 are 21+ only. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Adults $13 to $35, youth $13 to $30, by night; members 20% off regular prices |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Oregon Zoo in Washington Park, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 |
| Transit | A ZooLights ticket is valid on TriMet buses, MAX and Portland Streetcar to and from the zoo on the day of the visit; Washington Park MAX station is at the zoo. |
Checked on Oregon Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Oregon Zoo Lights
When is Oregon Zoo Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night (closing time varies) 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
How much are tickets for Oregon Zoo Lights?
Ticket needed. Adults $13 to $35, youth $13 to $30, by night; members 20% off regular prices. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Oregon Zoo Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.