Zoo Lights 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017 — Saturday, December 30, 2017
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Twinkling lights, hot chocolate and family – it’s the most wonderful time of the year at Zoo Lights, presented by Tucson Electric Power.
Thousands of twinkling lights, light displays and animal-themed light sculptures help make Zoo Lights a part of your Tucson holiday tradition. Enjoy falling snow, seeing Santa, listening to live music and carousel rides (for an additional fee). Warm up with hot cocoa (with or without spirits!), a s’mores station and cinnamon rolls for a sweet holiday treat! Our regular Cafe fare will also be available for purchase.
Zoo Lights goes from December 7th through the 23rd with Encore Nights December 26th through the 30th. Santa will not be at the Encore Nights as he will have returned to the North Pole.
Reid Park Zoological Society is proud to be partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and Tucson A List. If you bring one of the items below, you will receive $1 off admission for Zoo Lights from December 7th – 19th.
Items needed for the Humane Society are dog, cat, puppy and kitten canned (pate style) and dry food, dog biscuits (no colored dyes), plastic cat toys, and Kong dog toys. Items needed for Tucson A List’s children’s toy drive are toys for ages newborn-13, art supplies, games, and books. Items needed for Community Food Bank are peanut butter, cereal & granola bars, canned tomato products, canned soups, canned vegetables & fruits, rice, pasta, and beans. For complete list of items, click here.
Tickets (Purchase Tickets Online for Ease of Entry)
- $10 for Adults
- $6 for Children (2-14)
- Children under 2 are free
- Members get $2 off admission (Not a member yet? Click here to sign up today!)
Tickets are non-refundable. Discounts cannot be combined.
Animals will have access to heated night houses for this event, and will likely choose to be off exhibit.
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Entertainment & Vendor Schedule:
12/7/17 Mariachi Herradura de Tucson
Vendors: Barbizon Southwest, Face Painting by Cappy
12/8/17 THMS Vocal Music/Choir & Jovert
Vendors: Chair massage with Tucson Family Wellness, Barbizon Southwest, Sapphire Stained Glass, Mike Parks Farmer’s Insurance, New York Life Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, MetroPCS
12/9/17 Palo Verde High School
Vendors: Barbizon Southwest, Mike Parks Farmer’s Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, TOPGOLF, MetroPCS
12/10/17 TEAM
Vendors: New York Life Insurance, Face Painting by Cappy
12/11/17 Mariachi Innovacion
Vendors: Sapphire Stained Glass, Face Painting by Cappy
12/12/17 The Academy of Tucson Middle School
12/13/17 Danswest Dance Company
Vendors: Sapphire Stained Glass
12/14/17 Thornydale Songbirds
Vendors: Face Painting by Cappy
12/15/17 Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus
Vendor: TEP Environmental Education Exchange, Chair massage with Tucson Family Wellness, Barbizon Southwest, Mike Parks Farmer’s Insurance, New York Life Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, MetroPCS
12/16/17 Ocotillo Rain & Thunder
Vendors: Barbizon Southwest, Sapphire Stained Glass, Mike Parks Farmer’s Insurance, New York Life Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, MetroPCS
12/17/17 Kids Unlimited
Vendors: New York Life Insurance, Face Painting by Cappy
12/18/17 Catalina Foothills H.S. Falcon Steel Band
Vendors: Sapphire Stained Glass, Face Painting by Cappy
12/19/17 Mariachi Innovacion
12/20/17 Cholla High School Mariachi Los Potrillos
Vendors: LuLaRoe by Bridget
12/21/17 Maguire Academy of Irish Dance, Marana HS Caroling
Vendors: Sapphire Stained Glass, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, Clif Bar
12/22/17 Tucson Twist its
Vendors: Chair massage with Tucson Family Wellness, Sapphire Stained Glass, New York Life Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, MetroPCS, Clif Bar
12/23/17 Leaps for Lives Dance Company
Vendors: New York Life Insurance, LuLaRoe by Bridget, Face Painting by Cappy, Top Golf, MetroPCS
12/28/17:
Vendors: New York Life Insurance
12/29/17:
Vendors: New York Life Insurance
12/30/17:
Vendors: New York Life Insurance