Family activities

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Seasonal

Selected evenings from November 21 to January 3. The open days are in the details. The lights come on at 4:30 PM.

2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

An evening walk along a lantern path, looking at animal lights.

Open dates: November 21–22 and 27–29, 2026; December 3–6, 10–13, 17–23, and 26–31; January 2–3, 2027. December 3 is a sensory-friendly night. You can enter at 1:00 PM to see the daytime animals. The light-show gates are Bronx River Gate and Southern Boulevard Gate. Do not navigate to the Asia or Fordham Road gates.

Price details: On listed dates: adults $37.95, children $22.95, seniors $32.95. On December 3, 10, and 17: adults $29.95, children $14.95, seniors $24.95. Any evening: adults $42.95, children $27.95, seniors $37.95.

Reservation details: Buy online ahead of time. Tickets are not sold on site.

Price: Adults from $29.95

Ages: Child tickets are for ages 3–12. Free for age 2 and under.

Reservation: Reserve or buy a ticket

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