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Wild Winter Lights at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland for the sixth consecutive holiday season with the return of Wild Winter Lights.  This year’s event features hundreds of dazzling displays along the holiday trail through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo beginning Nov. 12.

Wild Winter Lights features over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas including Enchanted Forest and Santa’s North Pole Lodge, where guests can take photos with Santa Claus.  Enjoy a dynamic musical light show featuring an enchanting 50-foot tree.  As part of the event, be sure to get your Golden Ticket with the purchase of a ride around Waterfowl Lake on Cleveland Metroparks Railroad.  

Guests can again experience this year’s Wild Winter Lights on foot or in their personal vehicle on select dates at the Wild Winter Lights Drive-Thru Experience.

Wild Winter Lights as well as the Wild Winter Lights Drive-Thru Experience runs from 5:30–10:30 PM on select dates from Tue., Nov. 12 through Mon., Dec. 30.

Tickets are limited, and advance online reservations are strongly encouraged.  Reserve your spot at FutureForWildlife.org/lights.