Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, is an all-new holiday experience beginning Nov. 17, 2023. During Zoolightful, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Peppermint Pines, Santa’s North Pole, Gingerbread Village, Holiday Way, Merry Magic Theater, Polar Plaza, and Reindeer Game Zone sponsored by Holidynamics.
The event runs Nov. 17 through Dec. 30 at (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Hours for the event: Friday, November 17. Hours are 6 – 9 p.m. from Sunday – Wednesday and 6 – 10 p.m. from Thursday – Saturday. Special dates: Nov. 19 is a Patron Only Night.
Admission rates vary by date, and zoo members receive a discount on select nights. Cost is $16 per child and $20 per adult. On Member Holi-Deal Days, the prize is $8 per child and $10 per adult. Holiday igloos will also be available for rent at the zoo.