PHOENIX \u2014 One of the biggest holiday traditions in the Valley, ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo, is set to return Thanksgiving weekend, and tickets can be reserved now.<\/p>\n
One of the notable additions to this year\u2019s iteration is a virtual reality adventure with 360-degree animal interactions that also utilizes extended reality.<\/p>\n
There will also be a new Storybook Nook, where guests can hear tales from a talking tree with the nightly \u201cMabel\u2019s Fables\u201d attraction.<\/p>\n
Guests can also expect to see longtime favorites such as the light show on the lake, centered around a massive digital floating tree billed as the largest in North America. There\u2019s also the return of the 200-foot light tunnel that has become a staple of the celebration.<\/p>\n
The celebration utilizes more than 4 million lights in total, with more than 50 large-scale animal lanterns.<\/p>\n
To make it a full night of holiday celebration, guests can get photos with Santa Claus. Hot cocoa and s\u2019mores by a fire pit are among the treats available to guests.<\/p>\n
Start date, how to get tickets for 2025 ZooLights<\/p>\n
The annual tradition kicks off on Nov. 26, the night before Thanksgiving. It\u2019s open from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly with Jan. 16 being the final date.<\/p>\n
General admission tickets will be $35 and $5 lower for Phoenix Zoo members; kids aged 2 or younger get in free. Spots can be reserved online<\/a> now.<\/p>\n There will also be two nights of Cruise ZooLights (Nov. 2 and Jan. 18) where guests can enjoy the experience from the comfort of their own cars and one night with a sensory-friendly focus (Dec. 15) for guests who prefer that.<\/p>\n Follow @iamdamonallred<\/a><\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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