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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomes return of Wild Winter Lights for 2023 holiday season

Wild Winter Lights includes more than 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas throughout the zoo.

CLEVELAND — It's back!

Wild Winter Lights has returned to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo -- and this year features a new twist.

“For the first time ever, Wild Winter Lights will also feature two dynamic musical light shows featuring an enchanting 50-foot tree as well as a show on Waterfowl Lake,” zoo officials explain.

In total, Wild Winter Lights includes more than 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas throughout the zoo, which include the Enchanted Forest and Santa’s Workshop where guests can take a photo with Santa Claus himself.

Additional highlights of this year’s event include carousel rides, costumed characters, model train displays and ice carvers.

You can experience this year’s Wild Winter Lights on foot or from the comfort of your own vehicle with the drive-through option on select dates.

Wild Winter Lights 2023 runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on select dates from Nov. 14 through Dec. 30.

Advanced tickets, which are on sale HERE, are $19 for members and $22 for non-members. A four-pack of tickets can also be purchased for members at $60 or $70 for non-members. Children ages 2 and under are free.

Tickets for the drive-through experience must be purchased in advance. Prices are $45 per vehicle for zoo members and $55 per vehicle for non-members.

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