Open Year-Round
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day)
September 1 - December 31, 2024: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Light up your night at Wild Lights!
Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been lighting up the holiday season for more than a decade, and it’s easy to see why! This dazzling event is full of enchanting, animal-themed light sculptures that add a fun, whimsical twist to your festive adventures.
What to expect:
- Millions of twinkling lights throughout the Zoo
- More than 500 immersive displays
- An interactive wishing tree
- Seasonal drinks, eats, and sweet treats for purchase!
- Warming stations with live entertainment
- Magical photo opportunities
- Access to our art gallery: Among the Living: Wildlife Photography of Guadalupe Laiz
- A variety of ticket packages to meet every nee
November
5 to 9 p.m. | Nov. 24
5 to 10:30 p.m. | Nov. 23, 29-30
December
5 to 9 p.m. | Dec. 1, 8, 12, 15, 26, 29, 30-31
5 to 10:30 p.m. | Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 16-23, 27-28
January
5 to 9 p.m. | Jan. 2-5
This is an outdoor event and limited to the front half of the Zoo. There will be no access to animal habitats during your Wild Lights experience. Children younger than 2 are admitted free. member discounts do not apply to this event. Wild Lights is hosted rain, snow or shine.
Prices range $15 - $25 based on date, time and ticket availability.Parking not included. Parking is $8 per vehicle for all members and non-members.Tickets MUST be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of intended date. Tickets are non-refundable. Offer expires January 4, 2025.
Prices and operating schedule are subject to change without notice. Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is an outdoor event; there will be no access to animal habitats.
Tickets are valid for general admission during regular Zoo hours only and do not include vouchers for rides or attractions. DOES NOT INCLUDE JACK O'LANTERN JOURNEY, ZOO BOO and/or WILD LIGHTS ADMISSION. Parking not included. Prices and operating schedule are subject to change without notice.
Face masks are encouraged indoors for the well-being of each other, staff and the animals who call the Detroit Zoo home. Let's work together. Please be respectful, help each other and help protect the endangered animals.
Offer not valid for special or evening events and cannot be combined with other promotions. Tickets are non-refundable. Limit 6 tickets per order.