Holiday Nights
Advance Sale Ticket Prices: Members $7 | General Admission $8
Day of Ticket Prices: Members $8 | General Admission $9
Children under 2 years of age FREE
SAVE THE DATES!
Fridays and Saturdays in December, starting December 6 | 5-8 p.m.
Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, live performances of holiday music, roving entertainers and animals on evening exhibit.
NEW at Holiday Nights: Stuff-A-Plush
Visit Santa's Workshop in the Animal Health Center during Holiday Nights to stuff your very own plushie!
We have joined forces with Alayah Green, former recipient of a Wish and founder of Alayah’s Carousel Rideathon, to donate $5 of all bear stuff-a-plush purchases to Make-A-Wish Central New York during our Holiday Nights event this December. Read more HERE.
Pre-Order Your Holiday Nights Gear
Light up toys will be available for purchase! Take home of piece of the Holidays Nights magic with you! Items available for pick-up upon arrival to event. *All prices include tax.
Holiday Market Exhibitor and Crafts List
RenClay Studio
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County
Sloppy Kisses Dog Treats
Cindy's Gift Solutions
Literacy Coalition of Onondaga
Onondaga County Public Library
Luna Sea Art Studio
*Our Holiday Market exhibitor list continues to grow! Check back later for updates.
In the spirit of the season, the Friends' Zoo United campaign pledged to donate $1 from every hot cocoa purchased at Holiday Nights to United Way of Central New York.
During Holiday Nights 2023 we served an incredible 176 gallons of hot cocoa and donated $1,876! We're excited to see the donations 2024 brings!
Calling all Carolers and Choirs for 2024!
Do you enjoy singing loud for all to hear? We're looking for groups of carolers and choirs to bring the holiday cheer.
For more information, please contact Olivia Fottrell, Development Associate at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518
Calling all Local Artisans and Businesses!
Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Holiday Nights Marketplace. Please fill out the attached application and return it to the Development Office at [email protected] or [email protected].
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information, to sponsor or participate, please contact Heidi Strong, Director of Development at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8526
