# Oregon Zoo Lights 2026

> Oregon Zoo Lights in Portland, Oregon: Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-oregon-zoo-zoolights/

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

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## Christmas Markets Near Oregon Zoo Lights

[Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market  Portland, Oregon  Dec 11 to 13, 2026  3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/portland-crafty-wonderland/) [Portland Christmas Market  Portland, Oregon  Nov 6 to 8, 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/portland-holiday-market/) [Vancouver Holiday Market  Vancouver, Washington  Nov 27 to 29, 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/vancouver-wa-holiday-market/) [Hillsboro Holiday Food & Gift Festival  Hillsboro, Oregon  Nov 13 to 15, 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/hillsboro-holiday-food-gift-festival/)

## Other Light Shows Near Portland

[Peacock Lane Christmas Lights  Portland, Oregon  Dec 15 to 31, 2026  Neighborhood lights · 4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-peacock-lane/) [Portland Winter Wonderland Lights  Portland, Oregon  Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026  Drive-through light show · 6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/portland-international-raceway-winter-wonderland/)

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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.

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