Zoolights sparkle at Lincoln Park Zoo

This is a great time of year to be in Chicago with the parades, sparkling lights, and holiday festivities, and Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo is one of those holiday activities you won’t want to miss.  Enjoy the animals during the day, and then stay as evening approaches to watch the night sky light up with tens of thousands of colorful lights at this annual event. 

There’s a festive mood at Zoo Lights, and even the decorated trees get into the act as their lights blink off and on to the accompanying holiday music.

Although the buildings are closed after 4:30pm, you can still see the seals and some other animals outside.

Accompanying the festive lights are ice sculptures throughout the grounds.  You can also watch the sculptures being made.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions about the process; it’s interesting to find out what goes into making these types of sculptures.

Zoolights will continue from 5pm-9pm on Friday, December 10 through Sunday, December 12, and then nightly December 17 through January 2 (closed December 24-25).

Lincoln Park Zoo is located at 2200 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago.  Public transportation is recommended, but if you’re driving, enter the parking lot from Fullerton Avenue.  Zoo members will receive their usual membership parking benefits during these extended hours.  Click here for complete public transportation and parking information.

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