Zoo Lights

Be dazzled by custom light displays and canopies at Zoo Lights this winter on Alaska Zoo trails! Zoo Lights is the Alaska Zoo’s annual community light festival spread across the 30 acres of maintained zoo trails. Visitors from across Alaska and around the world visit Zoo Lights. Local families make it a holiday tradition to visit with loved ones and guests. Displays include custom animated lights, trailside lights, overhead canopies and a polar bear bench for perfect photo opportunities. Zoo Lights 2026/2027 Schedule Nov. 27-29, 5-8pm – Opening Weekend Nov. 30th CyberMonday Zoo Lights 40% off sale Dec. 4-6, 5-8pm Dec. 11-13, 5-8pm Dec. 18, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027, 5-8pm NIGHTLY Dec. 25 – No Zoo Lights (Zoo Closed) January 8-10, 5-8pm January 15-17, 5-8pm January 22-24, 5-8pm January 29-31, 5-8pm February 5-7, 5-8pm February 12-14, 5-8pm – Valentine’s Lights February 19-21, 5-8pm February 26-28, 5-8pm Learn more and purchase tickets