Zoo Lights
702 S. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
- Dates: November 20, 2026 - December 20, 2026
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
- Location: Henry Vilas Zoo
- Phone: (608) 258-9490
- Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Price: $12 - $40; Free children 3 and under
OVERVIEW
Experience the Zoo after hours under the glow of over one million lights! Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Santa: Santa is available for photos every night of Zoo Lights! You will need to bring your own camera or cell phone for photos.
Adult Beverages: Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at various bar huts throughout the Zoo. All guests will have to show valid ID to purchase alcohol.
Carousel: Your Zoo Lights ticket includes UNLIMITED carousel rides! (Don’t worry, we added a bar hut right next to the carousel this year!)
Admission Cost:
- General Admission Tickets: $12
- Children 3 and under FREE
- Buy 4 Tickets in Advance for $40! (Discount automatically applied at checkout!)
Zoo Lights is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Friday, November 20th - Sunday, December 20th and will have bonus nights on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. All tickets include unlimited carousel rides. Pictures with Santa are available every night. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase with proof of ID.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th WILL BE A SENSORY FREINDLY NIGHT OF ZOO LIGHTS. Guests can enjoy a quiet night of lights with no music in the park or in the carousel building
