Celebrate the holidays at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow presented by The Angela Collier Foundation with two exciting events that promise to bring joy and excitement to all. Kick off the holiday festivities with the Zoo’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 19. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and enjoy express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights and access to a private lounge from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The evening includes a mac & cheese bar with tasty toppings to select from, dessert, beer, wine, a signature cocktail, and an awkward family photo op. Tickets are $75 and available online only. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family.
Ring in the New Year at the Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at this all-ages event, which includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights, a buffet dinner featuring lemon herb chicken, short rib, roasted spiced carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, and more, along with dessert, hot chocolate station, dancing, and a live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop. Celebrate with a New Year toast featuring sparkling wine or apple cider at 9 p.m. Pacific Time. Tickets are $95 for adults (18+) and $79 for children (2–17), available online only. It’s a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones as you welcome 2025.L.A. Zoo Lights is a dazzling world of lantern sculptures and lights, with exciting new elements that will delight and entertain the entire family. Journey through enchanting landscapes of alpine forests, rainforests, and rivers, all illuminated by spectacular sculptural lights showcasing large-scale animal and vibrant nature-themed wonders. New this year is a festive holiday sections featuring immersive lights and displays, photos with Santa, spectacular holiday photo spots, rides on the carousel, and other cheery fun. Guests 21 and older can enjoy beer, wine, and spiked hot cocoa available every night, and cash bars Friday through Sunday.
The L.A. Zoo welcomes guests to celebrate the holidays in its illuminated magical setting, creating a truly beautiful and memorable way to celebrate the season. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.lazoolights.org.
WHEN: Through January 5, 2025, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
*Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, plus Thanksgiving Day (November 28), Christmas Eve (December 24), and Christmas Day (December 25)
WHERE: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
TICKETS: Starting at $18 for children, $29 for adults; GLAZA members save up to 28% on tickets.
Holiday Happy Hour, tickets are $75 and available online only.
Family New Year’s Eve Celebration, tickets are $95 for adults (18+) and $79 for children (2–17), available online only.
PARKING: Complimentary.
Credit: Los Angeles Zoo.
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