Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo.

During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. This year, you’ll experience NEW lantern displays showcasing the wildlife of New York’s ocean waters and wetlands, plus a new interactive experience celebrating bioluminescent creatures.

A Celebration in Lights

We’re celebrating the wildlife we love with animal lantern trails, holiday decor, animated sculptures, holiday train, and much more.

More Holiday Lights Fun

Lantern Trails

Nearly 400 lanterns representing almost 100 animal and plant species will connect you to the real wildlife and wild places that WCS staff works to protect through our field programs around the world, and at our zoos and aquarium in New York. 64 new lanterns representing 9 new animal species will make their debut at this year’s Holiday Lights!

HOLIDAY TRAIN

The family-favorite kids’ ride returns for 2023!

Fountain Circle; $4 ($3 Members)

ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS

Join us for nightly ice carving demonstrations as expert artists create wildlife art from giant ice blocks!

Grizzly Corner

ILLUMINATED PERFORMERS

Encounter amazing animal-themed illuminated performers – perfect for family photo ops and festive fun.

Astor Court

WILDLIFE THEATER

Enjoy family-friendly puppet adventures and wildlife trivia.

Dancing Crane Pavilion

SEASONAL TREATS

Get your fill of hot cocoa, roasted s’mores, warm churros, pretzels, popcorn, Dippin Dots, and gifts to bring home and enjoy.

Throughout the Zoo

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Date: November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024

PUBLIC EVENT DATES

November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30;

December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31;

January 5, 6, 7.

Location: Bronx Zoo - 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460

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