Wild Lights and More at the Detroit Zoo

It's animals and lights again at the Detroit Zoo with Wild Lights, a spectacular light display. More than five million LED lights illuminate trees, buildings and more than 200 animal sculptures throughout the front half of the Zoo.You may purchase tickets online.

In addition, a 10-minute adaptation of the beloved animated television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be featured at the Wild Adventure Zone 4-D Theater during Wild Lights. This abbreviated version was recreated in traditional stop-motion puppet animation in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks and Bent Image Lab. Featured in high definition 3-D, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D is more visually brilliant than ever before while preserving the authenticity.Wild Lights guests will recognize classic songs and dialogue brought to life by loveable, iconic characters – the Abominable Snow Monster, Hermey the elf, Santa Claus and, of course, “the most famous reindeer of all.”

Rudolph is a timeless holiday classic and we are excited to have it add to the magic that is Wild Lights.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in the Ford Education Center showcases brilliant photography and is included with admission. Carousel rides and photos with Santa Claus will be available for purchase.
Wild Lights will be held 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15-23 and 26-31

Note: Due to the expected inclement weather, guests holding tickets to this evening's Wild Lights may use them on another evening of their choosing.

The Holden Reptile Conservation Center, Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat and Jane and Frank Warchol Beaver Habitat will be open during Wild Lights; the remainder of the animal habitats and buildings will be closed, including the Polk Penguin Conservation Center.

Photo by Andrew Watsonvia Flickr Commons