by Wildlife Conservation Society
Photo: bronxzoo.com
A winter evening festival at the Bronx Zoo with glowing animal lanterns along six themed trails, a synchronized light show tree, ice-carving demos and a small holiday train. Ticket holders can arrive in the afternoon to see animals, including the Children's Zoo farmyard, before the lights come on.
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Nov 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 (select nights); entry from 1 PM
Separate event ticket; holiday train $4 ($3 members); member discounts
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Ages 2–17.
Separate event ticket; holiday train $4 ($3 members); member discounts
Nov 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 (select nights); entry from 1 PM
2300 Southern Boulevard, 10460, in Bronx Park, the Bronx.
No. Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Tickets are handled by Wildlife Conservation Society: bronxzoo.com.
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