ZooLights
Tickets go on sale October 23.
Illuminate Your Holidays
See the Zoo in a whole new light at ZooLights! Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs.
Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world. Discover ocean animals, beautiful birds, and cool interactive areas, all on the Zoo’s beautiful grounds.
ZooLights Pricing
Non-peak
$22/Adult (ages 13+)
$20/Adult SBZ Member (ages 13+)
$20/Child (ages 3-12)
$18/Child SBZ Member (ages 3-12)
children 2 and under are free
Peak
$32/Adult (ages 13+)
$30/Adult SBZ Member (ages 13+)
$30/Child (ages 3-12)
$28/Child SBZ Member (ages 3-12)
children 2 and under are free
SB Zoo Members save $2 per ticket.
ZooLights Sponsors
LARGE LIGHT DISPLAY SPONSORS
American Riviera Bank
Charlotte & Kenneth Richardson
Jordano’s
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
SMALL LIGHT DISPLAY SPONSORS
Bella Vista Designs, Inc.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, LLC
Michael Hogan, M.D. and Rosalind Warner, M.D.
The Krainer Family
Mimi Michaelis
The Pryor Family
Don Rose Family
Nana & Bob Talevi
IN-KIND SPONSOR
Cox Communications
Sponsorship
Would your business like to support this exciting and illuminating Santa Barbara event? Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities for ZooLights.
ZooLights FAQ
Event Dates: November 15, 2023 through January 14, 2024
Closure Dates
November 2023: ZooLights will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except 11/21) and Thanksgiving Day (11/23).
December 2023: ZooLights will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except 12/19 and 12/26), 12/14. Christmas Eve (12/24), Christmas Day (12/25), and New Year’s Eve (12/31).
January 2024: ZooLights will be closed New Year’s Day (1/1), 1/8, and 1/9.
How do I purchase tickets?
Are online tickets purchased for ZooLights redeemable for any evening?
Do members get a discount?
Is there a discount for U.S. military and their families, seniors, and people with physical disabilities?
Is food available for purchase?
Can I bring my own food to ZooLights?
Do I need to pay for parking?
If I'm already visiting the Zoo, can I just stay for ZooLights?
Will I be able to see the animals?
Someone in my group has special needs. Do you provide accommodations?
We have ECVs available for reservation for $30/$25 for SB Zoo Members. There is an additional $10 refundable deposit required to make a reservation. You can reserve an ECV online.
Wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis for $7/$6 for SB Zoo Members.
To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please email the accessibility team.