Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
- When: Friday, December 20, 2024, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
- Cost: See above
See yourself in the magic of Wild Lights! Enjoy brilliant displays featuring over 1 million twinkling lights, festive menus, Zoo attractions, kids' activities and more!
Select nights, Nov. 29 through Dec. 29, 2024
Sensory-Friendly Night is Dec. 9
Tickets are required for ages 2+. Free for children under age 2.
High demand is expected, and popular dates may sell out quickly.
Tickets may be purchased online the night of the event (based on ticket availability).
The 4D Theater featuring featuring “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D" is open nightly and included with Wild Lights admission. Last entry for 4D Theater is 8:15 p.m.
Free with Admission:
Penguin & Puffin Coast
Sea Lion Tunnel (located at Sea Lion Sound)
4D Theater, featuring “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D"
Take-home craft for kids
Parking on both North and South Lots*
While parking for the event is free, lots are filled on first-come, first-served basis and may reach capacity. If lots are full, limited street parking within the boundaries of Forest Park also is available for free.
Nov. 29-30 $12 M/$15 NM
Dec. 1 $12 M/$15 NM
Dec. 5-8 $12 M/ $15 NM
Dec. 9: Sensory-Friendly Night $10 M/ $10 NM
Dec. 11-23 $15 M/ $18 NM
Dec. 26-29 $12 M/ $15 NM
- Website: stlzoo.org
- Category: Family Fun
All repeats 
