x
Breaking News
More () »

Cleveland Zoo introduces 'Wild Winter Lights' event for 2019 Christmas season

Experience a winter wonderland with more than one million lights this holiday season at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with an all-new experience known as “Wild Winter Lights.”

With more than a million glowing lights, zoo officials say this Christmas event features multiple "diverse and interactive zones" like Snow Safari, Glacier Glade and Santa's North Pole Lodge.

"Each area features unique twists on holiday festivities -- from a 16-foot-tall teddy bear and giant sugar cookies to the awe of the A-Roar-A Borealis, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s version of the Northern Lights."

Other highlights include:

- Pictures with Santa

- A snowball toss

- Light show on Waterfowl Lake 

- S'more Safari campfire 

- Unlimited showings of The Polar Express in the zoo's 4-D theater

- Cookie decorating

- Live music

- Free carousel rides

Advanced ticket prices are $15.50 for Zoo members or $18.50 for non-members. Four-pack tickets are also available for $50. Advance ticket sales end at 2 p.m. the day of the event. There will be some "limited" same-day tickets available at the box office for $20.50 each or $60 for four. You can buy tickets HERE.

Wild Winter Lights takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 22 until Sunday, Jan. 5. The event will also be offered every Thursday starting Dec. 5 and select Monday dates during the holidays. You can see the full schedule HERE.

“We continue to ask guests for feedback to enhance our events and create new and compelling experiences,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer. “Whether you’re looking for a romantic stroll, a night out with friends or an adventure for the whole family, Wild Winter Lights promises to be unforgettable for all this holiday season.”

RELATED: Cleveland Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival breaks attendance record

RELATED: Ravenna animal sanctuary asking for pumpkin donations once Halloween is over

RELATED: Cleveland Zoo elephants get 1,300 pound pumpkin as early Halloween treat

RELATED: LIST | Trick-or-treat dates and times for Northeast Ohio 2019

Before You Leave, Check This Out