# ZooTampa Christmas Lights 2026

> ZooTampa Christmas Lights in Tampa, Florida: Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tampa-zootampa-christmas-in-the-wild/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

ZooTampa's holiday evenings, billed as one of Tampa Bay's largest light displays, with themed light areas, family shows, holiday treats and photos with Santa. Members and Zoo Fun ticket holders get in free.

| Dates | November 27 to December 30, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet Select nights; event admission from 4 pm. Nov 27 is a members' preview night. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. After-4 pm event admission $34.95; free for members and Zoo Fun ticket holders; no reservations needed |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | ZooTampa at Lowry Park, north of downtown, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 |
| Parking | First come, first served. |

Checked on [ZooTampa at Lowry Park](https://zootampa.org/events/christmas-in-the-wild/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is ZooTampa Christmas Lights?

## Christmas Markets Near ZooTampa Christmas Lights

[Tampa Christmas Village  Tampa, Florida  Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  Open days within these dates not yet published  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/tampa-winter-village/) [Tampa Holiday Market  Tampa, Florida  Nov 12 to 15, 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/tampa-holiday-gift-market/) [Dunedin Holiday Night Market  Dunedin, Florida  Dec 3 to 17, 2026  Open Thursdays only. Closed Thu, Dec 10  19 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/dunedin-holiday-night-market/) [Tampa Bay Holiday Market  St. Petersburg, Florida  Nov 21 to 22, 2026  20 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/st-petersburg-tampa-bay-holiday-market/)

## Other Light Shows Near Tampa

[Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town  Tampa, Florida  Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027  Light show at an attraction · 3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/tampa-busch-gardens-christmas-town/)

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## Questions About ZooTampa Christmas Lights

### When is ZooTampa Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 27 to December 30, 2026. Open days within these dates not yet published.

### How much are tickets for ZooTampa Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. After-4 pm event admission $34.95; free for members and Zoo Fun ticket holders; no reservations needed. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is ZooTampa Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.

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