Denver Zoo Lights: Tickets, Packages, Features

DENVER, CO — Tickets are now on sale for Denver Zoo Lights, which will feature more than 2 million LED lights sparkling for more than 80 acres, along with new light installations, the zoo said.

The Denver Zoo will be transformed into a twinkling wildlife wonderland for the 31st year, which also marks the "final toast" in a yearlong celebration of the zoo's 125th anniversary, officials said.

General public tickets are now on sale for Dec. 4 through Jan. 2 (excluding Christmas Day), and are only available online and in advance, officials said. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 3 and older, and free for children ages 2 and under, who require a free ticket booked online.

"Zoo Lights sell out every year, and with limited nightly capacity to enhance the visitor experience, guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets for their select dates and times immediately," the zoo said in a news release.

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Zoo Lights upgraded packages:

• Glow Package - $9.49 per person: A souvenir mug with choice of hot cocoa or cider and HoloSpex glasses makes the Zoo Lights experience even more brilliant, the zoo said.
• Wild Ride Trio - $9 per person: Enjoy all three of the Zoo’s attractions—a multi-sensory 4D Theater experience, ride on the Conservation Carousel and take a spin on Denver Zoo Railroad, presented by Union Pacific.
• Sweet + Salty Duo - $17.99 per person: Specialty popcorn in a souvenir Zoo Lights bucket paired with hot cocoa in a memory-making Zoo Light mug.

Because of high demand, people may experience longer-than-usual wait times when purchasing tickets online, the zoo said.

>> You can purchase tickets to Zoo Lights here.