CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Tickets for Lincoln Park Zoo's 27th annual ZooLights go on sale Thursday to the general public.
A treasured Chicago holiday tradition, ZooLights illuminates the zoo with dazzling lights and dynamic displays, the zoo said in a statement. Enjoy a twinkling winter wonderland complete with festive activities, such as visits with Santa, a holiday pop-up bar, an enchanted forest, a light maze, sweet treats of all kinds, and much more!
According to the zoo, tickets to ZooLights are free on Mondays and Tuesdays and are $5 Wednesdays through Sundays. Due to limited capacity to foster a safe experience for all guests, tickets are required for all guests, including infants and children. Tickets for members went on sale Oct. 21.
“One key piece of feedback we received last year was how much guests appreciated a more intimate ZooLights experience,” said Zoo Director Megan Ross, Ph.D., in a statement. “To ensure everyone has a safe and memorable experience, $5 tickets will return to ZooLights this year with limited capacity in place. Free nights will also be available every Monday and Tuesday.”
Lincoln Park Zoo members also have access to two free members-only nights on Nov. 19 and Dec. 13. Registration is required, and zoo members will experience all regular ZooLights hours and happenings free of charge.
ZooLights runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 20-24, 26-30, Dec. 1-23, 26-31, and Jan. 1-2. All ticket sales from ZooLights support the zoo’s world-class animal care, global conservation efforts, and innovative learning programs.
See below for more information on Lincoln Park Zoo's holiday happenings, free nights at ZooLights, and more:
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 and will become available mid-October. 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 p.m. to 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 ($3) 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 ($3) 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.
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
To learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo or ZooLights, visit lpzoo.org.
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