CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
ZooLights returns Saturday, Nov. 20, transforming Lincoln Park Zoo into a twinkling winter wonderland, complete with festive activities, such as visits with Santa, a holiday pop-up bar, an Enchanted Forest, Light Maze, sweet treats of all kinds, and much more.
But what's new this year is the cherished light show is powered by green, renewable power. All of the lights are energy-saving LEDs and are powered by wind energy.
“ZooLights is going green!,” said Vice President of Operations Brendan Daley, in a statement. “As an institution dedicated to advancing sustainable strategies and practices, we’re thrilled that Chicago’s beloved light show is powered by green, renewable energy this year”.
ZooLights runs from 4 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 20-24, 26-30, Dec. 1-23, 26-31, and Jan. 1-2. Tickets to ZooLights are free on Mondays and Tuesdays and are $5 Wednesday-Sunday. Tickets are on sale now and available via Eventbrite at lpzoo.org/zoolights. Note, tickets are required for all guests including infants and children.
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Please see below for additional information on holiday happenings, free nights at ZooLights, and more.
Members-Only Nights
Active zoo members will enjoy two free Members-Only Nights at ZooLights on Nov. 19 and Dec. 13. Registration is required, and zoo members will experience all regular ZooLights hours and happenings free of charge.
ZooLights Free Nights
ZooLights will be free on Mondays and Tuesdays on Nov. 22, 23, 29, and 30 and Dec. 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Tickets are required to attend these free nights. All regular ZooLights hours and happenings apply.
Sensory-friendly Hours
Lincoln Park Zoo is offering sensory-friendly visit times on Nov. 29 and Dec. 15 from 4-6 p.m. During these special event times, music and blinking or moving lights will remain static or turned off.
Light Maze Presented by Invesco QQQ
Twist and turn through this year's dazzling Light Maze, a beautifully lit path sure to rouse holiday spirits. One ticket ($4) required per guest.
Enchanted Forest
This whimsical experience brings a fairytale land to life with flowers, mushrooms, dripping lights, and magic in the air. One ticket ($4) required per guest.
Snowy’s Spirits & S’more
At this over-the-top holiday-themed pop-up bar, roast s’mores over a fire pit, sip on festive cocktails and hot drinks, and devour sweet treats of all kinds. Free to enter.
Additionally, Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting a variety of holiday happenings throughout the season, including:
• BrewLights Presented by Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. on Dec. 2
• Chris White Trio Tribute to a “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Dec. 12
• Adults Night Out: Holidaze on Dec. 16
• Zoo Year’s Eve on Dec. 31
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