U.S. Bank Wild Lights

Walking in a Winter Wildland.

Come and stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo's enchanting holiday wonderland and see thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds.

Light Displays - Thousands of bulbs light up the Zoo!

• Penguins in paradise
• Fantasy butterfly garden
• Snowfall Flurry Walk
• Poppin' prairie dogs
• Gingerbread Village
• Numerous trees and plantings ablaze in lights

Free Activities & Attractions

• Go nose-to-beak with the birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast
• Fireside stories: Gather 'round the fire as storytellers like Tundra Tom tell wintry tales about penguins, reindeer and other wildlife. Arctic Annie will share chronicles of Missouri critters that live all around us.
• Live performances by local choirs on select nights
• Check out the KEZK Craft Corner in Lakeside Cafe
• Take in a holiday puppet show in the Monsanto Insectarium

Rides

• Check out "Glacier Run," an animated motion simulator ride ($3/person)
• Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Conservation Carousel ($3/person, weather permitting)

Food & Shopping

• Hot chocolate, family dinners and snacks are available for purchase at Lakeside Cafe (in The Living World building on November 26 only).
• Shop Holiday Zootique during Wild Lights and receive 10% off any purchase; Zoo Friends members receive a 20% discount.

Admission

• $4 for Zoo Friends members (no passes)
• $5 for general public
• Free for children under two

Tickets to Wild Lights will be sold until 8:15 p.m. each night.

Online ticket orders

You may order Wild Lights tickets online for any night of the event. There are no extra fees for online orders, however a $10 minimum is required. Orders must be made before 3 p.m. on the day you plan to attend.

You must print your confirmation e-mail and present it to a volunteer at the South entrance, along with ID. (Please note, tickets will not be mailed.)

Parking

Free parking is available on the South Lot on Wells Drive near US40/I-64. Enter the event through the South Entrance.

Please note The Living World North Entrance and North Parking Lot will not be open for this event, except on Friday, November 26 ONLY.

Click here for detailed directions.

Advance Group Discount

Groups of 15 or more may receive a group rate of $4 per person by calling in advance. Groups should call (314) 646-4709.

Sponsors

Wild Lights is sponsored by U.S. Bank, with media support from Soft Rock 102.5 KEZK, St. Louis Moms and Dads and momslikeme.com.