WildLights to Light Up the Season at The Living Desert

From The Living Desert:

PALM DESERT/INDIAN WELLS, CA -- (November 14, 2016) -- WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, one of the Coachella Valley’s most adored and sparkling holiday traditions, returns on Friday, November 25 with festivities from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues on select nights through December 24.

A beautiful zoo and gardens by day, WildLights, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, transforms The Living Desert into an amazing winter wonderland with over a million colorful, twinkling holiday lights and light displays.

New this year, WildLights guests will enjoy a luminescent herd of animal lanterns including two adult giraffes, one baby giraffe, two zebras and three cheetahs, with the tallest standing 16 feet. A “snowy” Whoville winter wonderland, also new this year, will offer guests the chance to have “snowball” fights and play in the frosty white, artificial snow for a two-dollar entrance fee. Plus, favorite holiday movies will play throughout the evening in the Village WaTuTu outdoor theater.

Back by popular demand, the brilliant tunnel of lights continues to dazzle, allowing guests to stroll under a canopy of glittering lights, blinking and flashing to holiday music. Visitors will enjoy holiday themed entertainment, visits with Santa Claus, wildlife encounters, camel and carousel rides. The more than 3,300 feet of G-scale model train track will be thoughtfully decorated and is a sight not-to-be missed. Enjoy holiday music and live entertainment, including Andy Cahan, keyboardist for the Turtles, the Shadow Mountain Band, and other popular local artists and bands. Tasty food and beverages are also offered for purchase.

“WildLights is a wonderful holiday tradition and this year we are delighted to be adding even more exciting features for our guests to enjoy,” said Allen Monroe, President & CEO of The Living Desert. “Not only is it fulfilling to see families enjoying the holiday spirit, but every time someone visits The Living Desert, they help further our mission to save endangered species.”

WildLights is underwritten by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and sponsored by the City of Indian Wells. WildLights is open November 25 – 26, December 2 – 3, December 9 – 10, and December 16 – 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with last admission at 8: 30 p.m. The park closes at 9 p.m.

Admission to WildLights is $10 for adults, $8 for members, children and military (with ID) and children under three are free. For tickets and more information, visit www.LivingDesert.org or call 760-346-5694.

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