Holiday-light lovers have a few extra evenings to brighten their winter season ā and enjoy some big savings ā at the Oregon Zoo this weekend. ZooLights, presented by U.S. Bank, will extend its run by three days, with discounted admission to the winter wonderland from Friday, Jan. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 8.Ā
After that, itās lights out for another year.
āItās been a great run, and we really hope everyone has a chance to experience this yearās ZooLights before we pack it up for the season,ā said Mickey Webb, the zooās events director.
All the traditional displays are back: forests of lighted trees, dazzling life-size animal silhouettes and the light-bedecked zoo train. And new to ZooLights this year: a spectacular display on the central lawn celebrating the Oregon Coast and its unique wildlife, including otters, seals, sea lions, urchins, sea stars, crabs and more.
Tickets for Jan. 6ā8 are $12 per person ā about half off regular ZooLights admission. ZooLights is a special event and is not included with regular daytime admission. All guests, including members, must reserve tickets in advance via the zoo website. For tickets and additional info, visitĀ oregonzoo.org/zoolights.
The zoo will be closed during regular daytime hours on Tuesday through Thursday through Feb. 16, allowing staff to conduct maintenance work during some of the lightest attended days of the year.
Source: Oregon Zoo