Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Admission Ticket

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile 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 across the zoo.

Get into the festive spirit with festive entertainment, seasonal treats, and classic holiday music, and enjoy new surprises like snow tube slides, an epic ice throne perfect for photos, and even a virtual snowball fight.

The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights is a cherished tradition, bringing holiday cheer to visitors of all ages. Don't miss this enchanting and fun celebration!

*Sensory-inclusive night is Thursday, December 4, 2025, but note that sensory sensitivities support services are offered every night of Holiday Lights

Additional Info

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

All visitors entering after 3PM must have a Holiday Lights ticket, activities begin at 5PM.

Children 2 & under are FREE. No ticket needed.

Tickets are rain or shine.

Changes to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions.

This program does not include animal exhibits.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission to Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Holiday Train ride ($4) is not included

This program does not include animal exhibits unless you book the 3pm ticket

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Bronx Zoo

2300 Southern Blvd Bronx United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Bronx Zoo

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!

Admission Included

Options

Holiday Lights

Sensory Friendly: Every night of Holiday Lights offers sensory sensitivities support services
Dec 4: Sensory Friendly Night: Reduced capacity Quieter music Adjusted lighting effects Quieter ice carving Illuminated performers on Astor Court

Reviews

4.43

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great day at the zoo.
MariaZ S,
Dec 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We loved it. I felt like a kid again. We catched the 7 traiin to Flushing n 44 bus at 39th ave. It was a 40 min ride to last stop. What we didn't Know where was the entrance. There's a sign in front of gate u have to walk all around about 10 min to other entrance. Time perfect weather was also not cold if you're well coverd up. Please use comfortable n warm shoes. It was so exciting walking around seeing all these flowers, animals plants butterflies etc... lighted up in beautiful colors.Ice carving. I've told everyone about my exciting trip to the zoo. It was very easy n not expensive at all for all the beauty we saw.
Golden age experience
Nydia F,
Dec 11, 2023
- Viator
4.00
The lights were impressive. Performance for adult need it.Include a train ride for adults. More entertainment like alive Music.
The weather was terrible,...
Gregory V,
Dec 25, 2022
- Viator
1.00
The weather was terrible, in fact dangerous on Dec. 23, 2022. It was very difficult to get in contact with anyone to reschedule and unfortunately, non refundable. There should have been some type of way to reschedule, even if there was a small up charge. Needless to say, we did not go and lost money.
It was a little cold but it was very nice enjoyed my time with my child
Calvin L,
Dec 18, 2022
- Viator
4.00
What's what's memorable was my child loving the seals talking and him talking back to them in their language that was so much fun...
An exciting and colorful evening wit the family!
Wanda C,
Dec 17, 2022
- Viator
5.00
The walk through the zoo with all the special exhibits was amazing! The sets, the lights, the colors were beautiful and breathtakung. I thought the genttlemen with the lit lanterns in shapes of birds added a great touch to the experience. Such a happy and joyful evening! Thank you!