Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights opening night

Name: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights opening night
Start: 2026-11-21T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-22T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Bronx Zoo

Saturday, November 21, 20264:30 PM – 9:00 PM Calendar

Bronx Zoo2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460Directions

$30 admissionTickets required

Organizer websitebronxzoo.comVisit

About this event

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights opens to the public Saturday, Nov. 21, with the lantern trails switching on at 4:30 p.m. (gates 1 to 9 p.m., last entry 8 p.m.). Nearly 400 illuminated lanterns, a holiday tree light show, snow-tube slide and ice carving are joined this year by after-dark access to the Children's Zoo farmyard, World of Darkness and World of Reptiles. Select nights through Jan. 3, 2027. Tickets must be reserved online in advance; adult tickets are roughly $30, with lower child prices.

Location

Bronx Zoo2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 · Belmont, The Bronx Get directions

OrganizerWildlife Conservation Society / Bronx Zoobronxzoo.com

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