Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Admission Ticket

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights! This family-favorite event transforms the park into a winter wonderland with millions of dazzling lights and custom-designed animal lanterns. Guests may enter anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. New for 2026: Live Animal Access at the Children’s Zoo Farmyard. Light Attractions: Walk six immersive Lantern Safaris past hundreds of animal lanterns, plus light tunnels, a musical holiday tree at Astor Court, and interactive glow walls at Dancing Crane Plaza. Entertainment: Slide down a snow tube and throw virtual snowballs at Giraffe Corner, catch ice-carving demos at Grizzly Corner, puppet shows at Dancing Crane Pavilion, and costumed light performers at Astor Court. Ride the Holiday Train around Fountain Circle ($4 fee). Treats: Hot chocolate, warm cider, eggnog, s’mores, and spiked seasonal drinks are sold on site. A cherished tradition for all ages and a don’t-miss celebration!

Itinerary

What’s included

• Interactive Freeze Zone activities (snow tube, virtual snowball throws, photo ops)
• Ice-carving demos, Wildlife Theater puppet shows, and costumed light performers
• Children’s Zoo Farmyard live animal access (new for 2026)
• Admission to Holiday Lights with all light displays and Lantern Safaris

Not Included

• Holiday Train ride ($4 fee)
• Festive concessions(hot chocolate, cider, eggnog, s’mores, spiked drinks) are available for purchase

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests may enter the park anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm for this event.
• Children 2 & under are FREE. No ticket needed.
• Tickets are rain or shine.
• Changes to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
Any time before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

Important Information

Changes to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions. This program does not include animal exhibits. All animal exhibits close at 4:00pm. Holiday Lights is a rain or shine event.

Disclaimer: Check current operating information at bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights. Vouchers must be presented upon arrival for entry. This barcode only allows one use per scan. The first valid scan voids the voucher. Unauthorized duplication or sale of this voucher may prevent admittance. This voucher is not valid for parking. Additional parking fees apply. This voucher is valid for Holiday Lights admission only during the specified event date. Exhibit and attraction availability is subject to weather, capacity, mechanical and/or animal-related issues.

Age Policy

Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–100 years