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Zoolights: SOLD OUT

November 27, 2020 - January 3, 2021
4:30PM - 10:00PM
Magical lights and a safe, classic holiday tradition. Closed Dec. 24-25.
ZOOLIGHTS IS SOLD OUT!

Zoolights Sold Out

Classic Zoolights
The magic of 700,000 LED lights.
Step back into the Zoolights tradition you know and love: your Zoo, transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 700,000 lights. See dazzling 3-D animal light displays with new safety protocols.
Safe, distanced, healthy
Our new Zoolights safety protocol.
We've reimagined Zoolights to bring the same magic while keeping everyone safe. Timed online tickets, face coverings, social distancing, one-way paths & outdoor areas only.
NOTE: Both aquariums, goat area and the carousel will be closed during Zoolights.
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Light Tunnel and Sasquatch!
All your old favorites - plus some new.
What's your favorite Zoolight? The baby tapir? Giant tiger face? Flame tree? Seahawks tree? What about the Tunnel of Lights or Narrows Bridge? And don't forget to hunt for Sasquatch. Come find all your favorites, old and new.

ticket prices

Timed online tickets only: SOLD OUT
Ticket typeMember PriceGeneral PriceBECU price*
Mon-Thur$5.50$11$10
Fri-Sun$7$14$13
2 and underFREEFREEFREE
Parking is FREE.
  • Timed online tickets only (no gate tickets). *BECU members get $1 discount
  • NOTE: Both aquariums, goat area and the carousel will be closed for safety
  • Face coverings required (age 5+)
  • Those with medical exemptions to wearing a face covering may book Zoolights tickets on Mon. Dec. 14 from 7:30-9pm

    • ZOOLIGHTS IS SOLD OUT!

Zoolights fun

Top 10 Things to Do
Groovy Goats Holiday Edition
Zoolights Tips
Holiday Gift Ideas
Zoolights FAQ

The stories behind Zoolights

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