The LA Zoo Lights have been somewhat of a family tradition to go to around the holidays. Even way back this was something we did when we would drive through the light tunnel. Since then, the lights have taken over the whole zoo, allowing a unique experience of walking through the zoo among lights. It is nicely spread out and features different scenes related to animals, nature, and holiday fun! Each year the displays are a bit different, which can sometimes be sad to not see your favorite display from a prior year, but also adds new scenes that are memorable and fun. It's both a pro and a con sometimes. This year was all lights but in prior years they've also even had some animals (like reindeer) and fun crafting or snack stations. I always love the lantern displays and areas to walk through towards where the bird show is. That is always my favorite section since it tends to be the most immersive. All that to say, this is a great holiday light display, especially when I consider some other displays at other zoos. I think the LA Zoo seems to actually care about providing a pretty solid experience and it shows! I would definitely recommend for families (especially with kids), couples who want an a holiday date night, or friends who just want a night out and some holiday magic. So literally it's for anyone! It's a good experience and fun if you let it be! And if you're not having fun, take a few laps and work in those steps. You do you! This year one of our most memorable displays was the vegetable monster. Totally not holiday and somewhat random, but hilarious and entertaining! read more

LA Zoo Lights - Zoos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The lights here are so pretty! Would be a cute date spot. The LA Zoo closes at night and all the cute light decor are up for display. There's a candy cane lane section, a Mario party Venus fly trap resembling section, butterflies and desert theme section. You can also buy hot cocoa and churros inside the venue. Outside the zoo you'll find some concession stands that sell souvenirs, bacon wrapped hot dogs, horchata and agua frescas. Be sure to arrive a bit earlier even if you have the 7:30pm spot because some exhibits close early and you want enough time to explore. The tickets are a bit steep (32 bucks) considering the venue is pretty small, so I can understand the low reviews but if you haven't been before or find a Groupon deal then it could be work checking out once. read more

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I've never been to this exhibit but it wasn't the best I have been to nor did it stand out to me. I loved looking at the lights but I thought it would honestly be more extravagant. I enjoyed walking around for sure because I just love walking in general but yea, sucks it didn't stand out much. I don't think I would go back, but it's good to experience it at least once. Good for kids, couples, family outing read more

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What a beautiful night at the LA Zoo Lights! This was my first time going there and I loved it so much. There is plenty of parking and it is free. You can purchase tickets online in advance or at the window there. Tickets were reasonably priced considering how amazing the lights were and how many things to do there were. The lights themselves were spectacular. There were stunning illuminated pathways, glowing animal sculptures (some of which also moved), decorated trees, a kaleidoscope area, and plenty more. My favorite area was a tribute to ancient Egypt which was truly beautiful. There was music everywhere, which made the vibe even more festive. They even had Christmas carolers the whole night, who sounded lovely. There was an area for kids to meet and take a photo with Santa, and you could ride the carousel there for $3, which was a lot of fun. As for food and drinks, there were several areas where you could purchase cocktails, hot cocoa (including with a cute collectible cup), and things like churros, a cookie decorating kit, and a smores kit that you could make over one of the fires that they had. Compared to other holiday lights events, the prices were more reasonable. My family spent almost 3 hours walking around and enjoying the zoo lights. Overall, this is a fun and festive event, perfect for an evening out with your family or friends. I highly recommend it and look forward to coming back next year read more

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LA Zoo Lights is a must DO holiday tradition for our family, and it gets better every year. We love that they always add new elements, so it never feels repetitive. The lantern sculptures were so cool, and the lights throughout the zoo were absolutely magical. I also looooved the festive touches everywhere! Including carolers and snowfall moments that really brought the holiday spirit to life. The cocktail stations were also a fun bonus!! Sipping a spiked hot cocoa while walking through all the glowing displays made the night even better. 100% a great experience for both kids and adults, highly recommend! read more

Happy holiday, fellow Yelpers! Every year, I try to go to one holiday lights. I have the LA Zoo lights come up on many lists the last few years, so I wanted to go this year. First, some logistics, I would definitely buy tickets online. When I went, the box office was closed. They have 2 times (6 & 730). I opted for the 730, hoping it wouldn't be overly crowded. And, there is ample parking. With that out of the way, I came here after Christmas on a Sunday night and I was surprised how crowded it still was. I would suggest going a little later in the night if you can because when I got there around 8 PM, it was packed and hard to walk through some of the areas. Aside from that, I was surprised how many lights and displays they had. I went to the SD zoo one last year and was disappointed how little lights there were. Also, they also have a lights in a pretty big section of the zoo, so it's a pretty nice stroll. It took me a little over an hour to see everything. The only thing was I was hoping to see some animals (they had a few at the Palm Springs zoo lights), but I totally understand why they didn't because the way that the lights were installed, it would have disturbed the animals. I would definitely come back here again. The prices was relatively reasonable for Los Angeles (it was $35 for adults), it had tons of lights and got me in the festive spirit (although it was a shade late. haha). The LA Zoo lights is still open until 1/5, so if you are still looking to see some lights, I would definitely give this place a try. read more

Environment was good. Nice place to see animals and other diffrent types pretty cool here read more

LA Zoo Lights - Zoos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We got an awesome deal through Groupon. Haven't been to this for a long time, as in years lol. Getting in can be rough just because of traffic around the area but we arrived in a relatively smooth manner. There was plenty of parking close to the entrance. We reserved for the 6pm time slot. Its good time! There are vendors near the parking lot with toys and food and a food truck or two. The portable restrooms outside are crazy busy. Just go inside lol. The entrance line outside is long too but goes by fast. The zoo itself is closed for regular operation so you won't see any actual animals. Plus they need their sleep. It's all about the lights and there are some really nice displays. Some holiday but mostly zoo themed. There was a group caroling inside near the entrance. Lot of photo ops and make sure to explore because there are multiple paths. Along the paths there are multiple snack and cocktail stands as well as more restooms. All in all a great family experience. Thank you LA Zoo! read more

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Summer camp at the zoo is not equipped to handle younger children. If you have young children who are especially active, they do not have enough staff to watch the kids. You will most likely get daily behavior calls, only to result in them telling you, your kid no longer can attend. I've been to many other camps from YMCA to Tom Sawyer. My kid has no issues there. This is our first time trying LA Zoo, hearing good reviews from prior parents who have campers aged out. I think with the Zoo new ownership, the program is no longer the same as before. The consolers seem irritated, maybe because there's not enough counselor to kids ration. My last phone call ended with the zoo people recommending I take my kid to therapist and test for ADHD. When they only spend 3 days with him. read more

Came to LA Zoo Lights this past weekend and wowza I don't remember it being this packed¿??? There was a line to get in (we alrdy had tix). The lights were so nice but I kinda wish they were playing Christmas music/ had more Christmas lights instead of just animals. Despite that, it was a fun experience :-) definitely lots of walking but this is a cute place to go to on a date night or night out with family hehehe read more

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We had such a cheerful night at Los Angeles Zoo Lights Animals Aglow on a Friday night, few days after Christmas. We went with our family and the little ones enjoyed it. They were amazed at all the display of animal lights and plants. This is the perfect time to go as it's not crowded. We purchased the 6pm time slot from the LA Zoo website. There were also plenty of parking spots available. We parked right in front of the Zoo and just walked several steps down the entrance. It took us 2 hours going through the whole lights display and we really enjoyed it. We took our time and took some photos. Some food stalls were open inside the LA Zoo selling hot chocolate and churros. The Los Angeles Zoo Lights Animals Aglow is open until January 5th. We bought our tickets for $35 for adults and $23 for children ages 2 to 12. This is such a fun experience to take your family to especially during this holiday season. Can't wait to go back next year after Christmas. read more

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It's a scam. No indication anywhere that there are no animals on exhibit until the last minute when they send an e-mail with an "oh, by the way..." message. And it's "non-refundable." read more

My family and I were disappointed by Zoo lights this year. We've been going since it started, back when the lights were actual holiday lights displayed in charming and inventive ways. Now it's been taken over by oversized fabric lanterns that are torn and dirty. The music that's blasted everywhere sounds like it's from an annoying toy or YouTube video for babies. If you want to see inflatable lawn decorations, save yourself the money and visit Candy Cane Lane. read more

I hate giving this rating, but honestly... what? Let's go over some things: PRICE: This event costs MORE than a Zoo ticket ($35 as opposed to $27), and if you actually go to the zoo, you can spend an entire day there. While Zoo Lights is about a 45 minute "experience". For an event that literally quotes itself as being an "affordable" family attraction, this is insane. $35 just to get in... and then upsells on everything there. For a 45 minute experience? No thanks LIGHTS: Now let's go over the "Lights" portion. For an event named Zoo LIGHTS, there are every few lights present. There is ONE massive display (which is, indeed, very cool)... but the rest of the "lights" are a smattering of illuminated cloth animals and flowers. I was expecting something more akin to The Living Desert out in Coachella Valley, where there are Christmas LIGHTS and they cover nearly every inch of the property. This isn't even close to that. SPACE: speaking of covering every inch of the property. LA Zoo Lights barely even goes in to the Zoo itself. Most of the lights are centered at the front of the Zoo, with about 85% of the zoo, itself, blocked off. This means that the footprint for the Zoo Lights is small. VERY small. So small that my girlfriend and I asked each other about 5 different times if we had missed something, because we were done in 45 minutes. The Zoo that I grew up next to in Seattle also has Zoo Lights, and it took HOURS to see Everything, as the entire zoo was lit. ANIMALS: you won't see any. Not one. NOT ONE. Even the nocturnal animals are closed to the public. Even the snake and lizard room, which has no reason to be closed at night, is not open during the event. FINAL THOUGHTS: I had wanted to come to this for years and finally did, and I will never be back. For the cost of Free-99, I can drive to Candy Cane Lane and see more lights, plus get a longer experience out of it. I hate to say this: but this event is a complete skip read more

Coming here since I was a kid. I know they operate with donations but lots of exhibits empty also why don't they pass out maps because the directions on the post are very confusing maybe improve on this issue. Notice lots of kids having lots of excitement good things read more

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Much obliged to the LA Zoo for hosting Zoo Lights and Vendors on Thursday, 12/12/24. My Super Lucky night. Finally caught an event here. All I had to do was walking across the Zoo from parking across The Autry Museum of the American West, LA. There were some shopping vendors and hot dog as well as Elotes' stands here tonight. My super lucky night catching their Vendors event and light show. I'll be back again in the near future. I just chowed down one of those hot dogs from the stand...cost $8. All worthy!!!! Thank you, LA Zoo. I'll be back to see the animals again. read more

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OK I know it's just lights at the zoo while the animals are sleeping, but what is with these Grinchy reviews? We went to L.A. Zoo Lights on New Year's Eve with our kids and another family, and we all had a lovely time. I guess tickets were kind of expensive, at $35 per adult and $23 per child, but I'm not mad at the zoo for raising money where it can. On the bright side, tickets were easy to book just a day in advance, for 7:30 entry on the last day of the year. The parking lot was wide open, and the zoo felt lively but less crowded than it often is during the day. The live animals were all tucked away in their lairs, but there were hundreds of colorful lantern sculptures in their stead: animals and plants and holiday decorations everywhere we looked, accompanied by miles of string lights. Glowing butterflies, meerkats, elephants, bears, and reindeer. Flamingoes aplenty, even a couple equipped with stand-up xylophones--a hit with our four-year-old and his six-year-old friend. The parrots had an interactive component, too (I think they squawked out your words if you said them into an attached microphone), and I'm sure we missed other fun elements. We bought tickets for the merry-go-round because we had three small children in tow and weren't trying to risk a tantrum. It was nice riding the zoo carousel at night. I also quite liked the weird walk-in kaleidoscope, where the two older kids went in and had a two-minute dance party. Mostly, we just walked around admiring the lights while the children ran around. There were stands selling snacks and beverages, and the kids got cotton candy while the adults enjoyed drinks--an Old Fashioned and supersized cans of Mango Cart and Pacifico. It was chilly out, but still nice to have a cold beer. We stayed until 9:30, way past the kids' bedtimes, but it was worth it for a bit of sparkly holiday magic. We loved the L.A. Zoo Lights and plan to go back again and again as our boys grow up. read more

Probably the best holiday lights I have seen in LA area and beyond. Before buying tickets for family coming to town, I asked a friend who went to see all the lights at all gardens in LA area and this was her favorite. I second that! I got cheaper tickets (not cheap, but still) during week time, earlier in December when we had guests in town! Lost of parking. Bundle up! They sell hot beverages and churros, among others, we had dinner before so we didn't purchase anything, but there are lines. Lots of restrooms along the way. That being covered, what else is do than explore the light shows? Wear comfy shoes, you will walk for at least 90 minutes. No animal sighting since they are asleep. But the light show is wonderful, very unique and it puts you in a festive mood. The place is crowded even for a week night, but it's joyful and a fun activity for anyone, no matter the age! It never got terrible. Bring a charged camera/phone, there are lots of opportunities for amazing photos. Just one spot was a no go, they wanted to charge extra??? But other than that, you will enjoy spectacular lights, very unique. An enjoyable activity during the holidays, fun and festive for everyone. LA Zoo was sparkling with joy and wonder. Full of magic! read more

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I'm off to see the Wizard the wonderful Wizard of all...ooops wrong song... Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my... well, yes that and more in a glorious array of lights, holiday music & spirit!!! Perfect night for the entire family to step out into the chilly air with the feeling that you might be back East or in the Mid-West for the Holiday season! Ssshhh...The "real" zoo animals are sleeping while you are there. Have some spiked hot cocoa/virgin cocoa to feel even more in the holiday spirit!!! Keep moving and step to the side if you want to look longer at the displays as to "not be run over by a stroller:)" *Wear layers and bring a wool hat. It gets cold as the night sky gets darker *Sneakers or Uggs are highly recommended *Tickets tend to see out try purchasing online ahead of time. *Free parking in the zoo lot read more

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This was my first time here as I was meeting some friends here. It's held inside the la zoo. Heads up, more than likely will not see any animals if your hoping for that. There was two times for entries when booking tickets. Plenty of parking as the lot was quite big. When walking to the entrance, there's was loads of food vendors outside s selling things as well gifts. No food or drinks are allowed inside. Once inside, the whole zoo is covered in lights. A Christmas wonderland but inside the zoo. There's going to loads of kids. Food wise, I recommend eating prior as there's nothing really. They had a restaurant/snack shop that had chicken strips and fries. And other stall that had pizza slices. Mainly zoo food. They did offer hot chocolate but spiked with liquor. Overall, the light display was pretty. A nice thing to do if you want to just wander around and see holiday lights. I think there was somewhere that you could purchase a s'mores kit. They had a section with fire pits that people were roasting the marshmallows. Also, the carousel was operating. read more

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This wasn't the most impressive holiday experience in Los Angeles, but it had most things that other LA experiences lack: affordable prices, less crowds, plenty of easy parking. You give me those combinations and I'm there. The only issue was that I felt their security was fairly relaxed, but after the night was over it wasn't a problem at all. LA Zoo Lights is a wonderfully affordable family or date experience. read more

This is the second time I've been here, the first after COVID. It's a family-friendly place to walk through, if you're a fan of Christmas lights with a zoo theme. Let me start off by saying that there were acouple of protestors with megaphones demanding to let the elephant go, and accusing everyone who bought tickets of supporting animal cruelty. Considering that zoos try to promote the conservation and protection of rare and endangered species, I didn't get it. They also accused the light attractions of keeping animals awake all night, but the exhibits were all closed and there wasn't a real animal in sight. The protestors were also trying to convince everyone to not eat the animals, but I didn't even know that was an option? Anyway, there were lights everywhere, and a plethora of (pinatas?) lit up animals everywhere. There were several tunnels to walk through, along with different themed areas to look through. Again, not a real animal in sight, but plenty of lit up caricatures! My little one loved it. There was also a surprise in one of the areas - Star Wars night! There were a bunch of people dressed up in some serious cosplay costumes of Vader, different Stormtroopers and Imperial officers, a Jedi or two, Boba Fett, and the Mandalorian, complete with Grogu. They were ready and waiting to take pictures with everyone! Overall, this can easily take you a couple of hours to wander through and IMHO is well worth the price of admission. If you're hungry, there are a couple of food trucks, a place or two open for food, and hot chocolate and churros. read more

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We loved our experience. The lights were beautiful and the experience great for young and old (2 kids, 2 adults, 2 seniors). Just included a tiny sample of the over 100 photos we took. Buying online and showing QR codes to enter was very easy. I tried researching online before purchasing... but couldn't find the answer, so hopefully this helps others: - the "entry times" (6 or 7:30pm) are just suggestions.. and with the 7:30pm ticket, we had until 8:45pm to enter (when the box office closes for the night) - the info was included in the fine print on the ticket confirmation email. We got there around 8:30pm (after dinner) and stayed until closing at 10pm. They are serious about closing time. By 9:45pm they started herding people toward the exits and had a lot of security "closing" areas off. Only 1 gift shop was open after 9:45pm and only the front restrooms were open (that we noticed). We like to take in sights at our leisure.. and often take longer than most at places... so we could definitely have used more than a 90-minute visit! Since we came on a quiet Wed evening, it wasn't too busy... and we got to see everything. We skipped the swings because it was too close to closing and we still had more to see. And we missed out on one other play area because it was closed by the time we walked by (before 9:45). On the way out, we noticed the QR code with the map on the back of the exit sign... oops! That might have been nice to have seen. :) Would definitely go again... and definitely makes me want to visit other zoo lights too! read more

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L.A. Zoo Lights is pretty but the staff and service have become AWFUL. I've been a few times and its been getting better the last few years but this year they've slipped badly. The lights are updated with new displays and lanterns, but the staff was just terrible. They completely ruined the whole experience. I arrived at 6:45pm and the line situation outside was chaotic. The staff told me I couldn't enter until 7:30pm even though I had a 6:00pm ticket. There are only two entry times at 6pm and 7:30pm so I thought I'd be able to enter any time before 7:30. I had kids and my family with me and it was miserable waiting an extra 45 minutes. At one point I tried to convince someone to let us in, but they weren't hearing any of it. To make matters worse the random vendors outside kept walking up to us to try to sell us light up toys and noisemakers the entire time. 45 minutes in a line is an eternity for small kids especially at night and to try to keep them happy I just had to buy them something. Is the zoo getting a cut from the vendors or something? Did the staff keep us out there so that we would cave any buy something? The worst part is just how expensive its become. At $35 a ticket for weekends the prices are way more expensive than last year and the food inside is super expensive too. It's one thing to pay theme park prices when the customer service is good, but it just adds insult to injury when its bad. The staff outside and in the Zoo didn't seem happy to be there, and I know its just a job, but some basic customer service and friendliness would be nice. I just hope that they can take some of the extra money they're making from the price hikes to train their staff. It's a real shame, because this used to be such a great event. read more

My family has such a great a great time and the LA Zoo lights. We got tickets for 6pm, right after it opened. Parking was easy, but the line to get in was LONG. However it moved pretty quick! We waited maybe 20 minutes. There was no shortage of displays to enjoy and plenty of photo ops. I really enjoyed the interactive elements and so did the kids! The giant alligator you could walk through was definitely cool. There were lots of stops along the walking path with drinks available from hot chocolate to cocktails. Prices are steep for food! I got a hot dog and fries for $14. It was pretty crowded and stroller central. This is definitely a more family focused event. I highly recommend checking this out as a fun holiday activity in the LA area. Lots of walking so wear comfy shoes and dress warmly! read more

Jan 2023 What a fun celebration to light up the night! LA Zoo Lights & Lunar New Year celebration was quite the sight to see! It's exciting & I have a blast each & every year I attend. It's a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Light Up The Night: Seeing the bright LED lit animals/installations that were larger than life at every turn was amazing! Tigers, swans, zebras, butterflies...oh my! Some of the displays even moved around. There were even large tunnels of fun lights to walk through! (Great photo opps) Detail, focus & time was put into each part of the zoo, loved every minute of it! Did I mention that there are even trees filled with LED butterflies?! Loved!! Lunar New Year Event: How exciting! We saw Chinese dancers, dragon & lion dancers, heard lively music & beautiful decorations that caught our eye at every turn. There was also a Chinese calligraphy demonstration, where so many were gathered around to watch. Interactive Amusement: There were fun & colorful LED swings, which we had fun on! Always stay a kid at heart!! There was a carousel($3) & I absolutely enjoyed going round & round on, as we had a chance to choose which animal to ride on...fun! There was a psychedelic looking area that you step onto & it seemed as if you stepped into a music video...so naturally I started to dance! Haha! Parking & Food: Huge lot & free parking, score! Plenty of food, snacks & drinks! Overall: LA Zoo Lights is fun each year, bright lights everywhere, exciting seeing a new theme each time, upbeat music...you can't help but smile, laugh & at times say "OMG!" Attending is always a great idea & what a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays! Let's go!! read more

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LA Zoo Lights are LIT in 2022 and I know why! The sweet older gentlemen pouring our 6 hot chocolates was chatting with me, he mentioned a new company was contracted for the lights THIS YEAR, they flew out from China, brought allllll the products with them and 500 workers! (Hiring companies based in USA and hiring local workers is a story for another day.) In comparison to the photos my fellow Yelpers have posted from previous years I can tell you THIS YEAR was a significant improvement! There was 3D installations, walls filled with lights and personally my favorite part was the different types of lights used to fufil an overarching theme! The paper mache animals are amazing, mini lights outlining some trees, hanging flowers, projector lights, it all changed with the section of the zoo you were passing through. All the live animals were actually asleep or put away so we humans and the lights don't disturb them. It was pretty dope! If your thinking about it, go! Tip: Try to find the tickets at a discounted price, my cousin sister got our tickets from work as city employee but Goldstar has them for 45% off pretty much! read more

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I love seeing holiday lights so LA Zoo lights is a great activity to do during the holiday season. I would say it's pretty unique from other holiday lights because they have a lot of light up animals where the animals normally are during the day, which I thought was cool. They also have a lot of churro and hot chocolate carts which adds to the holiday vibe. One thing to note is that you won't see any animals that you normally see at the zoo during this event. It's also a pretty popular event during the holidays so you should expect crowds; it's a bit hard to get pictures and it's hard to not bump into anyone while there. It was $35/ticket when I went on a Saturday night so I would say it's a bit pricey for what it is because we were able to walk through everything within an hour, but I'd still recommend checking it out. The zoo is located in Griffith Park and has its own parking lot, so finding a spot is pretty easy. It gets cold there at night so be sure to wear layers. You will be doing a decent amount of walking so wearing comfortable shoes would also be a good idea. read more

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So much family fun, recommend you get your reservations early to avoid the crowds because it does get crowded. Be prepared to walk, more of a light show and decoration than a night with the animals just incase you were wondering. read more

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Twas Beautiful and Fun For The Kiddos! Allow yourself time to explore everything. We waited in line to meet Santa & took our Santa photos as well! read more

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It to me was a fast walk we got there early we walked in no traffic as soon as we were done horrible to get out with people coming against you walking out we were finished less then 50 min read more

2 hours of entertainment for my granddaughters. Loved the twinkle tunnels, crazy lights, and the snake. You can stroll with alcohol. 1. I suggest you arrive an hour after opening to avoid the lines. 2. Know that you will see no zoo animals. read more

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Wow. It was amazing . Totally worth it. We had a blast and couldn't believe the amount of effort that was put into it. My favorite was the ocean scenes with jelly fish, sea turtles, fish, coral, and stingray. So beautiful and the jelly fish came alive. I would go again. read more

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It's the LA ZOO!! Why wouldn't someone recommend this place?? It's a great spot to go checkout on your own whenever you have some time and it's an even better way to spend a few hours enjoying a (NON-RAINY) day or evening,... with your family and friends no matter anyone's age!! Especially during their holiday season light festivities why not make one of LA's coolest landmarks one of your favorite places to visit in Los Angeles?!?! .... wether you're from LA or not the LA Zoo is an awesome place to go and enjoy yourself and a great spot to take fun and interesting photos and make great memories plus it's one of the coolest ways to spend your hours and get some good exercise walking throughout the zoo enjoying an environment that would put a smile on anyone's face .... It's in a great location in Los Angeles and it's a must do in my opinion. read more

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The Service: They do check vaccination card with ID at the gate. Most of the people are wearing masks even the event is outdoor. There is one indoor exhibit which is mandatory to wear a mask. The Event: I found the comp ticket on Goldstar. All I needed was paying for the $8 service fee. Very good deal~ But will I pay full price at the door? Maybe not. There are 3 viewing time.... 6pm, 7pm & 8pm. During weekdays, there are less people so they are not so strict if you want to go in earlier than your scheduled time slot. Overall the lightings are beautiful. You will probably walk around the whole site in an hour. It is a good family outing event. The Parking: Big parking lot (free) read more

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Absolutely beautiful lighting. My first time at La zoo lights, place I want to go back every year! Best place for family. read more

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Lines can get long at this place but it's a cool experience. You can buy tickets for different time slots 6pm,7pm, and 8pm. At the entrance they do check vaccination cards and ID. As a native Californian it can get cold out here at this time so bring a good jacket! The Twinkle Tunnel is really cool, but I can't say it's worth an hour wait. It's also hard to get pictures because people are always walking by. There are animal figures with lights scattered around the zoo and a little Santa Village with fake snow which make for some cool photo opportunities. Overall it take about 1 hour and a half to cover all the exhibits. The reptile area is open! If you like snakes they were very active along with a few other reptiles. read more

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A fun and romantic stroll through the zoo's annual light display, not a night zoo of animals on exhibit, as some wrongly misunderstand. The animals are all put away in their night quarters. But the lights should amuse all both young and old. And growing each year. But contrary to what's advertised, you won't find as many eateries as expected. And like any outing to this zoo, always be prepared with good walking shoes. This event covers maybe half of the zoo grounds. We managed to make the entire rounds in maybe 1 1/2 hrs. Longer if you're bringing little ones. Zoo Lights ends on January 22. See the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens website for various admission prices. Lots of free parking. read more

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I met up with some friends to walk the LA Zoo Lights on this holiday weekend. The sign was lite up as we made our way into the front of the zoo. A flock of light up birds greeted us as we walked up the walkway of other colorful birds. You make your way up the path and you see a bunch of different creatures displayed throughout the entire zoo. A few photo ops around as well as some kid fun zones. None of the animals were on display, so everything was marked closed. We made the most of it and stayed the whole time, it is a cool attraction but it's definitely not worth $40. read more

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My son enjoyed the lights. Overall it was a good experience. We got here an hour later to avoid the line. read more

LA Zoo Lights - Lights - Zoos Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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