Wild Lights

Enjoy one-of-a-kind Asian Lantern sculptures that light up the Zoo during the WILDEST nights in town.

Thank you for a successful Wild Lights 2025! 

This season, neary 90,000 people enjoyed an enchanting world of lights, featuring an exciting display of familiar and mythical plants, animals, and other creatures.

Mark your calendars now for Wild Lights 2026: October 14 – December 20.

General Admission

VIP cart tours

Experience Wild Lights with a private golf cart tour!
Sit back and relax with a festive drink and snack while you view the lights in style. Each tour can accommodate up to 10 guests. Golf Cart tours are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only.

SCHEDULE A CART TOUR

Group Tickets

Pre-Sale Bulk Ticket Rate: $10 per person

• Pre-sale tickets are available from 8/01/25 – 10/14/25
• Minimum of 50 tickets to qualify for rate

Discount Bulk Ticket Rate: $12 per person

• Discount ticket rate is available after the Pre-Sale until 12/05/25
• Minimum of 100 tickets to qualify for rate

If you’re purchasing tickets for groups of more than 100, please reach out to groupevents@scz.org for pricing.

Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed and resident Zoo animals will not be in attendance.

Wild Lights will be held rain or shine unless the Zoo makes the decision to cancel due to lightning or other unsafe conditions. 

Have questions about Wild Lights or purchasing tickets?

Check out a list of Frequently Asked Questions here.

Need assistance getting around? Reserve a mobility scooter here.