ZooLights! 2020

Lights That Gleam While the Animals Dream!
ZooLights runs Dec 4th – Jan 3rd

ZooLights! – A bright, sparkling and festive family-fun light event returns for its 14th year! Over 200 lighted animal and holiday-themed displays will glisten in the December night as you make your way throughout Zoo grounds. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or check out our many tasty treats!

See 10 life-size, animal-shaped LANTERNS!  They were made specifically for ZooLights at Utah’s Hogle Zoo by Lightasmic of Bakersfield, CA.

Walk along lit pathways and through our popular 135-foot lighted tunnel – it’s a crowd favorite! Take a spin on the Conservation Carousel (weather permitting) and then stop in to see the Jolly Old Elf at Santa’s Station. S’make a s’more at Oasis Plaza, keep warm with hot chocolate, and you can finish up your holiday shopping at one of the best gift shops around, Wild Zootique!

ZooLights and COVID-19
We’re not going to let a virus stop our Christmas cheer. But we do want to be we’re careful as we want it safe for everyone – We can’t have Santa getting sick before the big night!

Reservations are required for ZooLights.
Masks are required on Zoo grounds. Let’s be honest, it’ll help keep your face warm!
Visits with Santa need a timed-ticket for entry. Those can be reserved when you purchase your ticket. Visits with Santa will be six feet apart and outside but will still include a cute backdrop for photos and lots of merriment
Beastro and other indoor dining will not be available. We will have concessions available at walk-up windows
Many of the extra attractions (like caroling or ice carver) may not be available during this year’s ZooLights
Numerous hand sanitizer stations available throughout Zoo grounds
Frequent sanitization of high-touch points
Guests are expected to maintain distance from other parties