WildLights will be open every night through Christmas Eve starting Friday

By Published On: December 13, 2016Last Updated: December 30, 2025

WildLights, the hugely popular Holiday even at the Living Desert will be open every night through Christmas Eve beginning this Friday, December 24.

“Thousands of guests have already visited WildLights, a cherished holiday tradition where nearly a million twinkling lights transform the zoo into a festive winter wonderland,” Allen Monroe President/CEO of The Living Desert said in a release. “All of our new attractions, including seeing the animals of Africa, have been well received.”

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The popular holiday attraction showcases over a million lights and light displays – including the tunnel of lights – and  also includes a chance to see Santa Claus, wildlife encounters, live entertainment, camel and carousel rides, and, new for this year, animal lanterns:

WildLights runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with last admission at 8: 30 p.m. The park closes at 9 p.m.

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If you go, be sure to grab your tickets here to save 33%. 

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Written by : Casey Dolan

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