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Wild Lights

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Dates and Times for this Past Event

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Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around! Dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more!

Dates for 2022

  • Nov. 25 - 27

  • Dec. 2 - 4
  • Dec. 9 - 11
  • Dec.16 - 23
  • Dec. 26-30

Extra fun at Wild Lights

  • Over one million lights and fun photo-ops throughout the zoo.

  • Visit with Santa Claus through Dec. 23.
  • Holly Jolly Hillside features lighted North American animals & trees synchronized to music.
  • Classic Holiday Town in Grizzly Ridge
  • Rockin' Lighted Spectacular with a wall of animated lights set to holiday music
  • Stop by Mrs. C's Sweets for s'mores and other treats.
  • Buy a glass of beer or add an adult jolt to your hot chocolate or coffee.

Tickets are on sale in late October.

Prices

Online Tickets

  • Akron Zoo Member Adult: $11
  • Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): $8
  • Non-Member Adult: $15
  • Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $11
  • Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $3 per vehicle
  • Infant (Under 2): Free, but does require a ticket

Walk-Up Tickets (Tickets purchased at the door)

  • Akron Zoo Member Adult: $14

  • Akron Zoo Member Child (Ages 2-14): $11
  • Non-Member Adult: $18
  • Non-Member Child (Ages 2-14): $14
  • Non-Member Parking/Shuttle Fee: $5 per vehicle
  • Infant (Under 2): Free, but does require a ticket

Wild Lights Safari Tours

Our Wild Lights Safari Tours will return in 2022! Enjoy a private golf cart tour of Wild Lights! During the exclusive tour, an Akron Zoo staff member will drive you through the zoo decorated in dazzling holiday lights.