Elmwood Park Zoo to Launch Wild Lights Holiday Event

The Elmwood Park Zoo will host its Wild Lights after-hours lights exhibition featuring illuminated displays and holiday activities in Norristown. Wild Lights will run on select evenings from Nov. 21 to Dec. 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and include a range of seasonal offerings.

According to PhillyVoice, highlights of Wild Lights include Santa's Workshop (open through Dec. 23), Cookies with Mrs. Claus on select nights for $10 per child, live entertainment, animal encounters, hot cocoa, and s'mores. Family-favorite activities such as the barrel train, carousel, and a playground (weather permitting) will also be offered for visitors.

In addition to these experiences, other Wild Lights activities include a ZooBrew outdoor beer garden for adults, Character Greets, the Habitat HQ indoor space, and the Trail of the Jaguar exhibit.

Admission prices are $26.95 for adults and $23.95 for children ages 3-12 for nonmembers, while babies younger than 2 are free. Members receive 50% off the admission charges, which are listed online as $13.47 for adults and $12.47 for children. An Anytime Admission option, valid for one visit on any Wild Lights date, is available at $32.95.

Leashed pets are allowed on Dog Days for a separate ticket. 

Parking is free, with a shuttle between the main entrance and the overflow lot from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wild Lights will run rain or shine, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

The Elmwood Park Zoo is at 1661 Harding Blvd. in Norristown. Learn more about Wild Lights by visiting the zoo's website.