Tucson’s Favorite Holiday Tradition is Lighting Up the Sky
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Zoo Lights presented by Tucson Electric Power will light up the sky for the Tucson community beginning Thursday, December 6, 2018, and every evening thereafter through December 23, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. The lights will continue to glow from December 26-30, 2018 for Encore Nights.
Tucson’s favorite holiday tradition that benefits Reid Park Zoo, Zoo Lights presented by Tucson Electric Power will illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with thousands of lights and over 40 animal lighted displays. This family-friendly event transforms Reid Park Zoo into a twinkling winter wonderland for 4 weeks complete with visits from Santa, falling snow, carolers and joyous music, s’more stations, hot chocolate (with or without spirits!), and an endless supply of holiday cheer. Zoo Lights is also sponsored by Metro by T-mobile, Southwest Gas, First Watch and Stetson Painting.
In addition to the twinkling light displays, guests will be able to meet some of their favorite characters during the NEW theme nights: Superheroes Night (Dec. 7), Princess Night (Dec. 8), Frozen Night (Dec. 16), and Star Wars (Dec. 21). Also, guests can enjoy several special events throughout the season: Community Nights (Dec. 7-19), Zoo Lights Zootique (Dec. 14-15), and Encore Nights (Dec. 26-30).
Zoo Lights Special Events:
Community Nights: Reid Park Zoo is proud to be partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and Tucson A List for Community Nights during Zoo Lights presented by Tucson Electric Power. When guests bring a toy, can of food or pet supplies, they will receive $1 off admission for Zoo Lights from Dec. 7th – 19th. For a complete list of donation items accepted, click here.
Holiday Zootique: NEW this year, Zoo Lights Holiday Zootique on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 where guests will be able to finish all their holiday shopping. With up to twenty vendors – guests are sure to find something for everyone on their list. For a complete list of vendors, click here.
Encore Nights: Guests can enjoy the twinkling lights and animal displays during these extended nights of Zoo Lights presented by Tucson Electric Power from Wednesday, Dec. 26 until Sunday, Dec. 30 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Since Santa will have to return to the North Pole, there will be no pictures with Santa during this time.