11/04/2026
✨🎄 One of Calgary’s favourite holiday traditions is celebrating 30 years of festive lights, family memories and winter magic!
ZOOLIGHTS is returning to the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo from November 13, 2026, to January 3, 2027, bringing more than one million lights and plenty of seasonal experiences to Calgary.
Whether you're planning a family outing, a festive date night or an evening with friends, ZOOLIGHTS offers a chance to explore the zoo after dark and enjoy the holiday season in a whole new way.
🌟 Here's what you can look forward to this year:
🎄 Over One Million Lights: Explore glowing displays and returning favourites throughout the zoo.
🐾 Tales from the Prairie: Discover a conservation-inspired display highlighting burrowing owls.
🍬 Holiday Gardens: Wander through Gumdrop Grove, filled with colourful glowing orbs and larger-than-life candy lights.
🎅 Santa's Polar Palace: Visit Santa nightly from November 13 to December 23.
🎠 Free Carousel Rides: Enjoy a ride on the Wildlife Carousel during your visit.
🪓 Interactive Activities: Explore walk-through gingerbread houses, winter games, firepits and free axe throwing on select nights.
🍫 Festive Food & Drinks: Warm up with seasonal treats and explore the Taste of ZOOLIGHTS food and beverage experience.
📅 Event Details:
- November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo
- Closed November 17, November 24 and December 25
👉 Swipe to explore what’s happening at ZOOLIGHTS this year and start planning your holiday outing in YYC!
🔗 Tickets & event details: calgaryzoo.com/zoolights
While you are here, check out our blog on the history of the Calgary Zoo! : 🔭repyyc.ca/zoo