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Zoo Miami unveils its ‘Zoo Lights’

Some resident “animals” at Zoo Miami get a holiday sprucing up during the Zoo Lights annual event, which will happen select nights from Nov. 27 through Dec. 27.

Read below carefully as there are some activities not happening this year, as well as some new displays. Please note that tickets will be sold online only.

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The 3D experience includes animal-shaped light displays, thousands of tree lights and holiday music, animal encounters, appearances by Santa and letters to Santa, and a brand-new, 26-foot-tall LED holiday tree. Hot chocolate, cookies and the Snowman’s Riverboat ride are extra. 

Admission is $19.95 for age 3 and older and $17.95 for age 3-12. You can get a package that includes hot chocolate and two cookies for $20.95 for adults and $18.95 for kids ages 3-12. Click here to buy online.

Special themed nights include:

  • Nov. 27-28: PJ Onesie nights.
  • Dec. 4-5: Ugly sweater nights.
  • Dec. 11-12: Galactic nights.
  • Dec. 18-19: Santa, Mrs. Claus and elf lookalike nights.
  • Dec. 23, 26-27: Superhero nights.

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