The lights were plentiful and oh so very pretty. It was fun to walk with friends and family. We did a lot of walking but the air was cool so it was enjoyable. read more

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My husband and I came here along with his family and three little nieces on a weekday in November, and we had a fun little time! The price was about $20 per adult, and masks were required in designated areas. We were lucky enough to walk through the park rather than drive through it, and I definitely think this option provides the better experience. The park itself has cocoa and souvenirs available for purchase, and you can expect to spend about an hour or more here if you don't linger too long. The actual lights are very impressive and scattered throughout the park. In the center of the park, there's also some Christmas light dancing which reminded me a bit of the Bellagio water fountain dances. Everyone was pretty entertained the whole time, and the kids didn't seem to lose any interest within that first hour at least! Overall, this is definitely a fun experience for date night or getting out of the house with family. read more

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This was my first time to Phoenix Zoolights. Pros: The lights were amazing. Great light show Warm weather while light seeing (unheard of for us michiganders) Discounted nights during the season Cons: Most of the zoo is closed It's roughly $30/ person unless you go on a discounted night The line to get in was the longest line I've ever waited in. If you buy your ticket at the front you don't have to wait in line. Wish I would have known that before I got there with my tickets. Accessibility: Very hilly Everything was accessible, bathroom, parking etc.. read more

Zoolights - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Feeling a bit like you'd like to see some Christmas lights but in a very different way than you've likely seen before? Then head on over to Zoolights at the Phoenix Zoo as we have for many of the last several years. It is truly impressive to see so many parts of the zoo fluttering with millions of lights. For the most part, the event just keeps getting better, even if the admission prices are a bit high and fewer discounts are available than I recall from previous years. Chalk part of that up to the recession we are about to head into, I guess, but this is a once-a-year event that is truly impressive, and so I recommend scraping up some money and putting on your walking shoes to enjoy the run of the place. In addition to blocks upon blocks of walk-through paths lined with lights outlining the shapes of animal after animal (as well as many holiday items, like gingerbread men, etc.), the lake area features a music and light show that repeats every so often throughout the night. It's frequent enough that you're not likely to miss it. Artificial snow is pumped on to some of the paths once the show is over. The food and drink is pricey, but the new restaurant there seems to be a great addition. Since we didn't eat there, we can't personally vouch for it, but a large counter-service restaurant like that seems to have been sorely needed. We did, however, buy a couple of marked-up coffee drinks at the coffee stand (which sells Starbucks), and they were decent enough for strolling around the grounds. If you go to Zoolights, we recommend getting there about 15 minutes before opening time on most nights so that you have plenty of time to stroll throughout the evening and avoid the coldest temperatures. And as crowded as it might seem when you first go in, it only gets more crowded over the next three hours. That said, it never seemed so crowded to us to make it difficult to get around. All in all, if you are into lights during the holiday season, give this event a try and see if you want to make it a must-do for your home each year or even as a Christmastime date night. We're very glad the zoo puts such effort into this very festive event. read more

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We are fortunate that my dad's hospital is the sponsor of Zoolights, so we get to attend for free. We love going to this event every winter. It is the kick off for our holiday season. We love all the animal shaped lights and walking around the zoo! I gave the event 4/5 stars because of the long lines to shuttle and some of the lights are becoming dull. Overall I think it's a great family friendly event for kids of all ages! My 7 month old really loved the animatronic lights! read more

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This was the first time I had heard of Zoolights, even though apparently we have this here in California, too. I'm glad I was able to experience it for the first time on a cool Arizona evening, surrounded by excellent company, with an adult hot chocolate in hand. What a perfect way to spend an evening, whether with friends or on a date. My bestie does this every year, and when she brought it up as a possibility on our full vacation docket, I jumped at the chance. Zoolights takes place in December after dark, so the whole lights thing can be viewed properly. It's important to remember that animals sleep at night, and though the entire Phoenix Zoo is beautifully lit up with multicolored lights for the Holiday Season, it is still too dark to see many of the nocturnal friends during this time. It was lovely to see so many creatures made out of lights, though, so when I said the real life critters may be asleep, these luminescent versions are very much "awake." Not only do they have every animal imaginable on display (my favorite, the dolphin, and her fave, the otter, were easily found), but some of our favorite Christmas friends were also hanging out, such as Rudolph and the Bumble. I'm going to have a to make a point to come back to the zoo during the day so I can see it in a different kind of majesty, because it is expansive and there are so many enclosures to explore! I appreciated the massive size of the parking lot too, even though we were all lucky enough to have our DD and this wasn't an immediate worry on my mind. Adult beverages are available for purchase, including the kind that warms the soul on a winter night. Prices weren't terribly expensive at the venue. There are also snacks available such as caramel corn and hot dogs. Most of the food vendors and the gift shop are open for business during Zoolights time. Yet another awesome thing to partake of in Phoenix! I would definitely recommend stopping here if you hit Arizona during the holidays. read more

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I'm a sucker for holiday lights, so going to Zoolights for our first Phoenix Christmas was a no-brained. The event is crowded, even on a random Thursday night, so bring your patience, but also bring your childlike love of sparkling lights and fun displays. I especially was charmed by the various animal displays (monkeys in the trees!). The interior lake had a lovely show set to festive music. It is worth stopping to watch. Be prepared, though - this is a light event, not a zoo event. None of the animal displays were open aside from a pen of reindeer. Still, it was fun to wander the grounds and see the fun designs cooked up. Santa was present, and there were snacks and hot cocoas throughout the grounds. And despite the crowd, parking and the entrance were surprisingly smooth. This is a holiday tradition worth revisiting. read more

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Zoolights is a Phoenix Zoo classic! I love going with my family every year. The lights are seriously amazing -- they had some super impressive bugs and snakes this year. It's super fun to walk the paths and peoplewatch. There are only a few animals out since it's nighttime, but we did see an elephant, camels, pigs, hawks, and a few more. Super fun holiday activity for all ages! read more

Zoolights - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It wouldn't be the holidays in Phoenix without a visit to the Zoo's annual winter festival, ZooLights. As you walk around the zoo, you'll see a dazzling display of a more than million and half lights, and experience your zoo in a whole new light. Holiday scenes of gumdrops, gingerbread men and lollipops will put you in a holiday spirit. It brings out so much joy and peace to everyone! Phoenix Zoo has been doing this spectacular tradition for over 25 years. It's a stunning scene to experience. read more

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What a wonderful surprise! We have been to other Christmas light venues, Phoenix zoo lights was a delight! We took the drive thru cruise lights, for COVID safety purposes. It was around $75 for the late night cruise ticket, at 9:30 pm in the night. Every employee was wearing a mask and you are required to wear a mask in the car, which made me feel much safer. You don't event have to lower the windows to scan the ticket! Just put it against the window and they scan the bar code... protects the hardworking employees as well as us. The directions were every easy to follow, there were volunteers guiding the whole way from the parking lot to the entrance. There was a steady pace, so did not feel like we were rushing through or holding traffic. The lights are very different at every part, so did not feel like it was the same everywhere! They have put in so much effort to bring Christmas cheer to every corner of the zoo and you can see the efforts! Do not miss this! This is a very safe way to enjoy some Christmas cheer as well as support our local business. I am going to come back again! read more

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This was such an experience to witness and share with my boyfriend. The zoo itself could be better, but at night it is gorgeous with the lights. There were many diverse lights, animal themed ones, and organized amazingly. Worth the cost and super fun four couples. Maybe a little too chilly for kiddos unless they're troopers. read more

My friend and I saw everything in 30 minutes. There wasn't much to see - not for adults or even kids really. I feel less bad about going bc I went on a value day and bought and printed $12 tickets, but it was still overpriced. I can't imagine going on a regular day and paying close to $20. Yikes! Besides the lights that create animal shapes, there's the light show that goes along with the music and came rides for $6 and overpriced food but there's really no good food available - just popcorn, hot dogs and such. We got $6 hot chocolate that tasted like the powdered stuff you buy in a store... Thhee enndd. read more

Eh. Normally I love the zoo and zoo lights but this experience brought down my normal rating I would've given. I get it, it was the week before Christmas the workers were tired and overworked I'm sure but all of them were rude. Every worker we ran into from the parking lot, through the park and at the end we're rude. The place was crowded which is understandable but so unorganized. The reps constantly yelled at people to get away or get back in line. The line to get in took forever because they had a few ladies checking people in. I've never seen so many people get yelled at for not forming a straight line. I remember even saying to my friend a few times, wow I don't think I'd ever get yelled at for going to a zoo. Overall I like the zoo, but last time I probably go to zoo lights. Get your services under control. read more

Such a cash grab for the zoo. Little progress made year to year. No impressive displays, little technology. Horrible traffic control. Horrible parking. One of the two entrances doesn't work as an exit, forcing people to walk far to the exit (through the narrow gift shop's corridor). My family was so disappointed. Way too many people and no employees to ask questions. Overall a negative experience. read more

Extremely expensive! 40 bucks per ticket for adults! That's crazy! 80 dollars for tickets for a zoo! That's crazy be aware of that! There are lots of nice animals and it's a nice zoo but very expensive!! They need to lower the cost abit. read more

Zoolights is just cool. They really do a great job. It has changed from previous years due to Covid, so I would recommend calling ahead before going. Some nights are drive through (only) and other nights are the walk through tour, which is a much better experience. Going during the week isn't near as busy as the weekend which can get packed at times. Kids will love the lights, music and get a lot of walking in which is not only great exercise, but they'll be tired when it's time to go home. Thumbs up. They may even get lucky and see or hear a few animals lurking around. Listen and watch carefully. Tickets are $20 for the walk through and $75 for the drive through. It's a popular Christmas destination in Arizona. About 300,000 people visit ZooLights each year. If you haven't been ... it's quite spectacular and always growing. They add a little something new each year to keep it fresh and fun. The lights and music really make it a fun experience and give it the holiday spirit. read more

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overall fun experience, however it seems like they sold way too many tickets. the zoo is super crowded and after waiting in line in the parking lot for about half an hour, they just led us to they exit. read more

If you have a young kid, this might be a great family event. Unfortunately, I found little to like about this seasonal attraction at the Phoenix Zoo. For $15/person it was underwhelming and you'd be better off at the Luminarias Las Noches. We preordered our tickets online and had issues using them, and customer service reps were robotic and not forthcoming with information or anything resembling an apology for the inconvenience. No discounts are available to get daytime and nighttime tickets together. I've been to similar events at other zoos but this one ranked lower than the others. Despite being AT a zoo, you won't see any animals that aren't electronic or made out of Legos, with the exception of the camels, which are available for rides. The animatronic giraffe and turtle show was embarrassingly bad. Some of the larger enclosures were accessible and lit, but had been intentionally cleared of animals. Perhaps we would have seen more or had a better experience, but apparently Intel was having some sort of family night, so 2000 of their employees were flooding the park in addition to the expected crowds, and had multiple areas cordoned off, which impacted our experience. The much-hyped 7PM "snowfall" didn't happen at all, and every advertised attraction seemed to cost extra and require an hour-long wait in line. The actual light display was at times inventive and cool- things like light up scorpions and flashing monkeys that appeared to be climbing trees, the cute kissing giraffes, and the beautiful neon-wrapped trees. I realize it's a family-friendly event but apparently no one has learned anything since the Harambe incident, and I was truly surprised how many kids were running amok unattended. There was no attempt by staff whatsoever to maintain organized or efficient lines or establish any sort of order. The Phoenix Zoo may be doing great things with animal conservation and the Specials Survival Program, but this event came off as a shameless money-grab that had nothing to do with the animals at all. RESPONSE TO MANAGEMENT: No, your website does not make it clear that this is not an animal viewing event. The phrase "limited animal viewing", serves to confirm the obvious visibility limitations given the evening timing but beyond that, more clear wording should be considered. read more

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This review is for Cruise ZooLights - safe, pandemic fun! We loved our overall experience. In fact, I'm pretty sure this was the most enjoyable time at ZooLights I've likely ever had. We all put on our comfiest, coziest pajamas, loaded travel mugs up with hot chocolate, and piled my son's favorite stuffies all around him and headed for a drive through some lovely lights. My personal favorites were the wildlife lantern safari animals. They were beautifully crafted! We had fun deciding what each of the animals were - leopards or cheetah? Coyote or fox? As for living animals, we saw a rhino, a tiny lil sleeping owl, a handful of flamingo, and HUGE MFing LION. We were all struck by his majestic mane and the fact that he was bigger then the humongous rocks he was laying next to. wow. It took somewhere between a half hour and forty five minutes to drive through. The radio station they told us to turn to didn't connect the music very well at all. Very soft and crackly. I'd recommend having your own holiday playlist ready to go. Overall the price was a bit hefty, but we had a great time and it's hard to find cool, yet safe, things to do these days with my kiddo. All in all, totally worth it. read more

We went to Zoolights with our friends for the second time last December. It cost about $100 for our family to go. The theme changes which keeps Zoolights fun to attend. We enjoyed the lights, the lit up animals, reindeer, hot chocolate, and popcorn. As we rounded a corner in the lit up dark, we hear a lion roar! We all screamed and about jumped out of our pants!!! It got our blood running and we were awake! We all laughed after our hearts stopped racing. We had a great time and it got us into the mood for Christmas! read more

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Affordable and festive family friendly event in Phoenix zoo. There's even a choreographed light show over the water to music. Not a lot of food options but your typical zoo fair. Lovely gift shop with plenty of variety and affordable options. Clean restrooms and free parking is bonus! Conveniently located near the city center. If you're feeling like "bah humbug" this will definitely get you in the spirit! Tickets can be purchased online for one dollar savings. Time needed to spend to cover it all is about an hour plus. read more

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I have always been curious about Zoolights and when my friend invited me I decided to go. I tried to buy my ticket offline like others mentioned to do on Yelp for a $2 discount. The website kept giving me an error and gave me a phone number to call. I called it and no one answered. So when I arrived early to order my ticket I mentioned to this to the cashier and was still charged full price. It was a $2 discount but I think they should have honored it. I was early and got to people watch before the rest of our group showed up. There were 10 of us, adults, and children. The line to get in was VERY long, but it moved quickly and we waited in that line for about 10 minutes. Inside I saw multiple food stands. They were selling hot cocca, kettle corn, beer, wine, food, etc. All overpriced but that is how they make some money of course! We wandered around and saw some cool lights. A few animals that were sleeping. I am curious if us being there disturbs their sleep? I guess during the day it would be the same for the nocturnal animals. I think it took us about 45 minutes to complete. Overall I had a good time because of the group of people I was with. The kids were really excited because "SHINY THINGS!" It was really cute. Worth $14 or $15? Not for myself, but could see others not minding. read more

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As the sun sets and the animals start bedding down for the night. An expanse of lights illuminates a large part of the Phoenix Zoo. Walkways, light animal sculptures, lasers and the tallest trees I've seen lit up are there for all to enjoy. Stingray exhibit stays open for a nocturnal Christmas treat. Santa even makes a pit stop for visits. Get up close and personal with reindeer, ride camels and tons of wild bunnies who come out to play when the usual crowds are gone. From 530-1030 most of December into the first few days of January, Zoo lights is a fantastic event for all. Tip: do not get there at 530, or before 8-830 for that matter if you can. Parking and crowds at 6-730 can be a pain. We got there on last Saturday at 7 only to be turned away to park a fair walk away. We came back at 845 and got a front row parking space. read more

This year, like last, we opted to do the cruise the zoo for Zoolights. It was a day and night experience. Last year it took about an hour and 15 from start to finish. No bumper to bumper crap and it was pleasant and memorable. That's why I was so excited to do it again this year! This year it was AWFUL. It was so backed up that we spent 2 hours without even seeing half of the lights before electing to leave at the first chance we were given. What a disappointment to spend all that time only to have to leave without getting your moneys worth. No direction of traffic, people had their headlights on, and at some point we were stopped for 15 minutes without moving an inch. I feel pretty ripped off... par for the course of the year 2021 I guess, lol. Aside from the negatives the lights were gorgeous, staff was friendly, and what we did get to see was nice. I hope they improve on this situation. read more

I guess I was expecting to see some real animals too, and I wasn't totally disappointed as there were a few bald eagles in one of the cages. The disappointment came when a nearby patron said to his small child "Look at the vultures." Just so we're all clear on this, he wasn't referring to the crowd around the cage looking in. If I were a zoo animal, I'd be hiding from the zoolights too, so I can't really blame the animals. We followed the pathways, which are clearly marked for the event, and only deviated once when Mark H. had to purchase a coffee. Actually, that place was definitely on the designated pathways. I also believe the gift shop was too. Thumbs up for the ability to purchase the tickets online and then just showing the tickets on my phone! No paper wasted, just the green paper for admission. I guess one must do Zoolights at least once in a lifetime. Check that off the bucket list. Next year: Desert Botanical Gardens. read more

Zoolights - Don't let this happen to you! - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was our first time here and I must say we are impressed by the way the lights are organized and shaped into animals. Their have a light and music presentation is well orchestrated that it gives you the feeling of the season. We also loved how unique each animal lights are presented because they show the unique traits of each animal. We will definitely recommend this attraction and we look forward to coming back here. Tips: If you go to their website and purchase the ticket online there is an option for value ticket on several dates. It only cost $12/$13 but on other busy dates its $20. You might want to check it out. read more

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I've lived in Phoenix for almost 10 years and always received gasps when admitting I'd never seen Zoo Lights. I went for the first time this past Sunday evening and was blown away! They do a fantastic job of converting the Phoenix Zoo into a magical, visual wonderland. The trees are lit with moving lights, many in the shapes of different animals. If you look carefully, you can even see some of the real animals too. There is music, sound effects and different interactive elements like a polar slide and camel rides! My gf and I enjoyed ourselves, but not as much as my little niece and nephews who couldn't get enough of it all. This is definitely a great experience for families and anyone who wants to try something cool and unique during the Phoenix winter season. November 22, 2012 - January 6, 2013 (6 - 10 p.m.) read more

Zoolights - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Made it to the phoenix zoo lights this year. I went to la zoo lights two years ago and was expecting this to be very similar, but I have to say that the phoenix zoo's displays were wayyy better. The zoo itself was not crowded at all on the night we went and the lights on the trees were beautiful. They also had a nice selection of lit up lantern animals. We saw a few night animals that we're still up, including cranes, a porcupine and some javelina. This is definitely worth the price of admission for a fun night out. read more

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Who doesn't usher in the holiday festivities without a trip to Zoo Lights?!?!! That's just unheard of. It brings out the kid of anyone, maybe I'm just one crazy little love monkey, and if you're that much of a scrooge, have a hot cocoa and churro. I promise you will smile from a happy belly and let out a mirth of giggles. Parking is easy and plentiful, ignore the signs that say it's full. It never is when you see cars leaving; I'm just a rebel I guess. With over 750 lights, pitter patter running around, carolers swooning to you, you will feast on plenty to keep you entertained. Buy tickets online for weekday visit and it's just $10. That's the cheapest family fun or easy relaxed date you can have! Definitely doing more than one visit. read more

Zoolights - It's that time of the year :) - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I love zoolights at the Phoenix Zoo! I go at least once every year and I feel like there's always something a little different to help enhance the experience. Not only are there traditional holiday lights but there was a beautiful display of paper lantern animals that was thoughtful curated. It's great that they have extended days to visit past the holidays which means you don't have to stress about fitting it in your busy holiday schedule. read more

Compared to the Houston Zoolights, a little disappointed. It still is a beautiful showing of lights, just don't expect to see many animals. I saw the camels that you can pay to ride, the backs of two bald eagles, and a Komodo Dragon. Much of park was roped off. Order tickets online for $2 discount. They don't have senior,student, or AAA discount. If you want to avoid all the children, go later in the night. Probably a one and done kind of event. Good event for kids since it doesn't take a long time to see everything. I would give it three and a half stars, but rounded up. read more

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Zoolights was pretty dece overall. Wished the animals were more lively. The elephant looked very depressed playing with a branch. The lack of otters was a big disappointment. The lights were cool and very festive. read more

Disappointed this year! I have been going with my nieces for a few years now and always had a great time. Not so much this year. Seems that they changed things around and made it smaller. We walked the display area in under 30 minutes. Everything else for kids to do is an extra charge, so be prepared to shell out once inside. The photo with Santa...$30? Are you kidding me. We looked at the photos and passed. The snack bars also closed early, over and hour before zoo lights ended. It was very cold the evening we went and all we wanted was some hot cocoa. Probably won't be back next year. Just not as fun as it used to me. read more

I definitely think this would be a great attraction if you have little kids. Everything is just a little more fantastical when you're young, so families, I encourage the event for sure. As for the couples looking for a nice date night thing to do...I'd say, save your money and seek neighborhood lights instead. It was a nice little stroll around the zoo, and you were definitely reminded that you were in a zoo by all of the animal smells. The lights were unfortunately, underwhelming. Some things were a bit difficult to make out, and the light show was sub par. A little bit of music and some dancing lights...nothing too spectacular or grand. I thought the trees were very cool. There were TONS of kids and people that don't really understand the rules of walking paths. People everywhere, walking all over each other, stroller here, stroller there. It was hard to enjoy truth be told... A regular price ticket is $17.95. They have value days for $12.95. read more

My husband and I decided to check out Zoo Lights because we didn't really know what to do in Arizona when we were visiting for a few days. Honestly, we were pretty bored in Arizona... and Zoo Lights was pretty much the highlight of our trip. Anyways, when we finally arrived around 6 pm (right when they start, and go until 10 pm) we really didn't know what to expect but were pretty impressed with all of the lights when we entered the parking lot, looking for parking (which there is plenty of by the way, but don't expect a spot right next to the entrance with all the other people wanting to check this out). I loved seeing all of the lights on the trees, aisles, walkways, buildings, etc. I also really loved the lights that moved and made it look like there was a tiger running in a circle or a bear moving his arms up and down. Honestly, this was a really fun little place to be for holiday lights (even if you aren't 12 and under). The majority of the animals were sleeping when we arrived (well they were probably up all day entertaining people... stars deserve to sleep), but we still did see a few animals (but forgot which animals they were at the moment). There is the sting ray area where you can touch the creatures in the touch tank, for a small fee, that are very much awake and moving if you want to watch that (which is near the entrance of the park). Honestly, paying only a mere $10 (each) was a steal (parking was free when we went) because it gave us something to do, helped us get into the holiday spirit and made for some great pictures and gave our eyes and brains a dazzling visual appeal. I don't really see myself coming back to Phoenix anytime soon, but if I ever come back and it's around November or December, then I would make sure to stop by Zoo Lights again. read more

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Zoo lights were the event highlight of Grandma and Grandpa's holiday. Grandpa was the zoo member, we went all the time. When Grandpa passed away, we continued the tradition with Grandma by getting a membership and taking her often. She loved seeing the animal structures all lit up. And the 3D animals. We got coffee and walked around. SRP gave us some really neat glasses that allowed us to see rainbows in the lights. Grandma and I love rainbows!! When Grandma passed away, it was too hard to go, but in their memory we went back, pointing out the lights we thought they would love the most. Grandpa would have been thrilled with the new tiger enclosure. Grandma loved the ladybugs. Now we bring my little niece her favorites are *all the animals*. It's a great tradition I'm glad we can continue. read more

Oh my son enjoyed this from the START! He was dancing and dancing! Thank God I had a wagon because by the time we left I would have had to carry him out. He did want to touch a lot of the lots but I was able to talk him thru his choices. LoL. Very entertaining for him at 5 yrs old and me as his parent 38. Will a trend next year but get there earlier because parking was cray because they asked us to part across the street which was a hell of walk! read more

Zoolights - First set of lights - Zoos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A great date venue. Dress for cold, crisp weather with gloves, scarves, parkas and earmuffs. Brandy, hot coco or hot coffee beverages are recommended. And, bring a blanket or two to share for the tram ride. One to sit on and another to wrap. Cold temperatures are relative to what you are acclimated to. And, living here since '77, I am used to the warmth of the sun. Anyway, zoolights IS a truly magical experience if one is prepared for the elements. It is a Phoenix treasure not to be missed. If you want a romantic date, this is a prime-time venue. You have no choice but to hold hands, converse, and get close. It's beautiful, and you are in the presence of animals. Wow, zing, chicaboom. read more

Zoolights 2022 - I don't know if Phx Zoo went "woke" this year or what the deal was, but this year it was totally underwhelming. There was really no "Christmas" in it at all. No music. No Christmas-y lightshow in the lake. Brought my parents, who were new to the valley, and they couldn't wait to get back to the car. Dinosaurs seemed to be the theme. Glad we only paid $15 per ticket. Doubtful well be going back. read more

This was my second time at Zoo Lights and they have had different things both times which was nice. They seem to add more things each year. I went with a group of 4 adults and we had a blast. Really gets you in the Christmas mood ! (: Price is $20 for adults and takes about an hour but can be longer if you sit to enjoy the Lights or make stops which there is many areas to do so. They have a polar slide, camel rides,lots of vendors for hot chocolate/popcorn and Lego animals. Keep in mind there is usually not real animals out but the Lights are shaped like animals and it's smells like a zoo you still get the feel of the zoo. They lights are really pretty and romantic. My favorite part is the light show over the water that blinks to the sound of the music. It's nice you sit on the benches and enjoy the show. It can get busy so nice to go early but I highly recommend. I think it's one of the better light shows in Arizona for a decent price. It's cold so bring jacket and gloves if you have some. Nice to walk around with a nice hot cup of hot chocolate too. read more

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