Every holiday season in Griffith Park
L.A. Zoo Lights 2026
Select evenings, November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, at the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.
2026
L.A. Zoo Lights 2026: dates, hours and tickets
- Dates
- Select evenings, Friday, November 20, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027 source
- Closed nights
- November 26 and 30; December 1, 7, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25 and 31; January 4 to 7 source
- Hours
- 6 to 10 PM, timed entry. The box office is open 5:45 to 8:45 PM on event nights. source
- Tickets
- Adults (13+) $29 on value weeknights, $32 on value weekends, $35 on holiday peak nights. Children 2 to 12: $19, $22 or $25. Members save $5. Under 2 free. source
- Skating rink
- Separate ticket. 30-minute sessions, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, rental skates included. source
- Special nights
- Sensory-inclusive night on December 8. Pride Night on December 17. source
- Where
- Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 source
- Parking
- Free at the Zoo source
Checked against the Los Angeles Zoo website on November 13, 2026. Plans can change, so check there before you go.
Plan your night
Pick a night, see the price
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
Friday, November 20 is a value weekend night: adults $32, children 2 to 12 $22.
- Value weeknight
- Value weekend
- Holiday peak
- Closed
Prices for nonmembers, from the Los Angeles Zoo ticket guide. Members save $5.
Every year
What is L.A. Zoo Lights?
Zoo Lights is a self-guided outdoor walk after dark through about half of the Los Angeles Zoo, lit with large light sculptures. The 2026 theme mixes the holidays with plants, pollinators and nature: glowing birds, butterflies, insects, flowers, sea life and Ice Age animals.
There is also an outdoor skating rink, a carousel, seasonal treats, carolers on select nights and Santa on select nights. The Zoo's animals are in their night quarters during the event, so the lights are the show.
Most visitors spend 60 to 90 minutes on the walk, according to the Zoo's own guide. It goes ahead rain or shine, and there are no weather refunds.
From Los Feliz
Getting there from Los Feliz
The Zoo sits in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, across from the Autry Museum, where the 5 and 134 freeways meet (Zoo directions). Parking is free. Metro Bus 296 stops at the Zoo.
Paths run from flat to hilly. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, and both can be rented near the entrance. The Safari Shuttle does not run during Zoo Lights.
On our calendar
L.A. Zoo Lights on the Los Feliz Events calendar
Good to know
L.A. Zoo Lights, answered
When is L.A. Zoo Lights 2026?
Select evenings from November 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, 6 to 10 PM. It is closed November 26 and 30; December 1, 7, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25 and 31; and January 4 to 7.
How much are Zoo Lights tickets?
Adults 13 and up pay $29 to $35 and children 2 to 12 pay $19 to $25, depending on the night. Zoo members save $5, and children under 2 are free.
Is parking free at Zoo Lights?
Yes. Parking at the Los Angeles Zoo is free.
Will I see the animals at Zoo Lights?
No. The animals are in their night quarters during the event.
Is the skating rink included in the ticket?
No. The skating rink is a separate ticket, with 30-minute sessions from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Does Zoo Lights happen in the rain?
Yes. It goes ahead rain or shine, and there are no weather refunds.
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