Denver Zoo Lights Tickets Go On Sale

DENVER, CO — The popular Denver Zoo Lights is back in 2020 to celebrate 30 years of festivities and twinkling lights. The event will feature more than 1 million lights sparkling over 80 acres, plus many special measures to keep guests safe and healthy, organizers said.

General public tickets are now on sale for Dec. 4 to Dec. 31 (except for Christmas Day), and are only available online and in advance at DenverZoo.org. Tickets will not be sold on-site during Zoo Lights, organizers said.

Zoo Lights sells out every year, and with nightly visitor capacities significantly reduced to spread out families and provide ample room for social distancing, guests are encouraged to reserve spots for their select dates and times "immediately," organizers said.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 3 and older and free for children 2 and under (but free tickets still need to be booked online).

Visitors can also enhance their Zoo Lights experience by adding one of the following packages:

• VIP Package: Enjoy exclusive access to both indoor and outdoor “warm-up” areas, with limited capacity to ensure safe social distancing, plus a Zoo Lights souvenir mug with complimentary cocoa or cider, DIY s’mores or cookie kit, souvenir HoloSpex glasses and exclusive animal demos inside Norgen Hall. $50 per person.

• Holiday Animal Adventure: An exclusive meet-and-greet with the Zoo’s feathered, furry and scaly Animal Ambassadors, including a hawk, owl, snake, porcupine, tamandua and more. Guests will get to meet and learn from knowledgeable animal care experts as they introduce them to each creature. Prices start at $235 members and $300 for general public for 4 people.

• Glow Package: A souvenir mug with complimentary cocoa or cider and HoloSpex glasses makes the Zoo Lights experience even more brilliant. $8.49 per person.

Some of the COVID-19 safety precautions will include:

• A limited number of visitors per evening;
• Timed tickets that are staggered every 30 minutes;
• A modified one-way path around the entire campus;
• Hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations placed throughout the Zoo.

All guests ages 3 and older are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and physically distanced. Guests without masks will not be admitted, organizers said.

>> More information about Zoo Lights can be found here.