St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Wild Lights brings light displays, fire pits for s'mores and nightly visits with Santa through Dec 23 to the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park, now spread across Historic Hill. It runs on select nights from Thanksgiving weekend to just before New Year's.
| Dates | November 27 to December 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Every event night 5 pm to 8:30 pm Last entry 8 pm. Dec 7 is a sensory-friendly night. The zoo closes to day visitors at 4 pm before the event. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. $19 general admission, $16 zoo members, children under 2 free; no timed entry (2026) |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 |
| Parking | Free parking on the zoo's North and South lots, first come, first served; free street parking in Forest Park if the lots fill. |
Checked on Saint Louis Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights
When is St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 27 to December 30, 2026. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Every event night 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
How much are tickets for St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. $19 general admission, $16 zoo members, children under 2 free; no timed entry (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is St. Louis Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.