From US$30 per person
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4.4 / 5 from 32 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.4 / 5 · 32 reviews
About this tour
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights! This family-favorite event transforms the park into a winter wonderland with millions of dazzling lights and custom-designed animal lanterns. Guests may enter anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm. New for 2026: Live Animal Access at the Children’s Zoo Farmyard.
Light Attractions: Walk six immersive Lantern Safaris past hundreds of animal lanterns, plus light tunnels, a musical holiday tree at Astor Court, and interactive glow walls at Dancing Crane Plaza.
Entertainment: Slide down a snow tube and throw virtual snowballs at Giraffe Corner, catch ice-carving demos at Grizzly Corner, puppet shows at Dancing Crane Pavilion, and costumed light performers at Astor Court. Ride the Holiday Train around Fountain Circle ($4 fee).
Treats: Hot chocolate, warm cider, eggnog, s’mores, and spiked seasonal drinks are sold on site.
A cherished tradition for all ages and a don’t-miss celebration!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Bronx Zoo.
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Itinerary
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Discover the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Animal lanterns, animated sculptures, and colorful designs will light your way throughout the park. Enjoy a magical night that's greener than ever thanks to LED technology. 3pm tickets will allow guests a little time to visit animal exhibits before those close for the day, promptly at 4:00pm. Then see the park transform and light up during sunset transition!
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests may enter the park anytime between 1:00pm and 8:00pm for this event.
- Children 2 & under are FREE. No ticket needed.
- Tickets are rain or shine.
- Changes to activity availability may occur due to unforeseen conditions.
Included
- Interactive Freeze Zone activities (snow tube, virtual snowball throws, photo ops)
- Ice-carving demos, Wildlife Theater puppet shows, and costumed light performers
- Children’s Zoo Farmyard live animal access (new for 2026)
- Admission to Holiday Lights with all light displays and Lantern Safaris
Not included
- Holiday Train ride ($4 fee)
- Festive concessions(hot chocolate, cider, eggnog, s’mores, spiked drinks) are available for purchase
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Bronx, New York
- Meeting point
- Bronx Zoo
- Address
- 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, 10460-1090
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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