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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Admission Ticket

4.4 (32 Viator reviews) 1 hr – 2 hrs Bronx area

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Admission Ticket
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About this activity

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights! This family-favorite event transforms the park into a winter wonderland with millions of dazzling lights and custom-designed animal lanterns. Guests may enter anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. New for 2026: Live Animal Access at the Children’s Zoo Farmyard.

Light Attractions: Walk six immersive Lantern Safaris past hundreds of animal lanterns, plus light tunnels, a musical holiday tree at Astor Court, and interactive glow walls at Dancing Crane Plaza.

Entertainment: Slide down a snow tube and throw virtual snowballs at Giraffe Corner, catch ice-carving demos at Grizzly Corner, puppet shows at Dancing Crane Pavilion, and costumed light performers at Astor Court. Ride the Holiday Train around Fountain Circle ($4 fee).

Treats: Hot chocolate, warm cider, eggnog, s’mores, and spiked seasonal drinks are sold on site.

A cherished tradition for all ages and a don’t-miss celebration!

Itinerary

  1. Bronx Zoo

    Discover the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Animal lanterns, animated sculptures, and colorful designs will light your way throughout the park. Enjoy a magical night that's greener than ever thanks to LED technology. 3pm tickets will allow guests a little time to visit animal exhibits before those close for the day, promptly at 4:00pm. Then see the park transform and light up during sunset transition!

What's included

  • Interactive Freeze Zone activities (snow tube, virtual snowball throws, photo ops)
  • Ice-carving demos, Wildlife Theater puppet shows, and costumed light performers
  • Children’s Zoo Farmyard live animal access (new for 2026)
  • Admission to Holiday Lights with all light displays and Lantern Safaris

Not included

  • Holiday Train ride ($4 fee)
  • Festive concessions(hot chocolate, cider, eggnog, s’mores, spiked drinks) are available for purchase

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, New York, 10460-1090 · Open in Maps

End point: Bronx Zoo

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests may enter the park anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm for this event.
  • Children 2 & under are FREE. No ticket needed.
  • Tickets are rain or shine.
  • Changes to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.4/5

32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star21
  • 4 star7
  • 3 star2
  • 2 star1
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