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!
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
Holiday Train ride ($4 fee)
Festive concessions(hot chocolate, cider, eggnog, s’mores, spiked drinks) are available for purchase
What to expect
Bronx Zoo
Admission ticket included
Discover the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Animal lanterns, animated sculptures, and colorful designs will light your way throughout the park. Enjoy a magical night that's greener than ever thanks to LED technology.
3pm tickets will allow guests a little time to visit animal exhibits before those close for the day, promptly at 4:00pm. Then see the park transform and light up during sunset transition!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, 10460-1090, United States
