Today’s Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Today’s Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
WildLights is Back and Brighter Than Ever!
A USA Today top-ten event, complete with more than three million dazzling lights! 🌟
Presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, WildLights is back and brighter than ever — and you can be the first to see it! This year’s event features dazzling photo-ops are all throughout the park, and nightly holiday music keeps the cheer going all evening long. Visitors can also see many of the Zoo’s animals in their habitats as they walk through the sparkling paths throughout the park.
For guests 21+ beer, wine, and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase.
Advanced reservations are recommended as there is limited capacity at this one-night-only event!
Please note:
Your timed WildLights ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. All daytime visitors, including members and guests with WildLights tickets, must completely exit the Zoo by 5:00pm. Beginning at 6:00pm, WildLights guests will be allowed to enter at the time designated on their ticket.
WildLights is Back and Brighter Than Ever!
A USA Today top-ten event, complete with more than three million dazzling lights! 🌟
Presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, WildLights is back and brighter than ever — and you can be the first to see it! This year’s event features dazzling photo-ops are all throughout the park, and nightly holiday music keeps the cheer going all evening long. Visitors can also see many of the Zoo’s animals in their habitats as they walk through the sparkling paths throughout the park.
For guests 21+ beer, wine, and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase.
Advanced reservations are recommended as there is limited capacity at this one-night-only event!
Please note:
Your timed WildLights ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. All daytime visitors, including members and guests with WildLights tickets, must completely exit the Zoo by 5:00pm. Beginning at 6:00pm, WildLights guests will be allowed to enter at the time designated on their ticket.
Ticket Pricing
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Member Tickets |
$15.95-$20.95 |
FAQ
6:00pm – 9:00pm | 8:30pm Last Admission
November 25 – Member Preview Night
November 26, 27, 29, 30 | December 6-7, 12-14, 18-24, 26-30
The Living Desert is closed Christmas Day, December 25.
Please note:
Your timed WildLights ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. All daytime visitors, including members and guests with WildLights tickets, must completely exit the Zoo by 5:00pm. Beginning at 6:00pm, WildLights guests will be allowed to enter at the time designated on their ticket.
WildLights is a rain or shine event.
$19.95 – $22.95 General Admission
$17.95 – $20.95 Member Ticket
$15.95 – $18.95 Child Ticket (3-17 years old)
Free for children under 3
Please note, WildLights tickets are non-refundable. If you pre-purchased tickets, but are unable to attend, consider giving them as gifts to friends or family. WildLights is a rain or shine event.
No. WildLights tickets are valid only on the specific date and time for which you purchased your tickets.
Once you complete your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from “eGalaxy Store” estore@livingdesert.org, and your ticket order will be attached as a PDF. Please be sure to check your SPAM or Junk email folders.
If you are unable to locate the tickets, please contact the Guest Experience Center for additional assistance at (760) 346-5694.
We are excited to share that The Living Desert’s parking lot has been expanded for WildLights this year! However, we still encourage you to allow additional time for parking and to carpool, when possible. As always, parking is free in the Zoo’s main parking lot.
Overflow parking is located on Portola Avenue, Haystack Avenue, and Buckboard Avenue. Please be courteous when parking on neighborhood streets; do not block driveways, park in red/No Parking zones, or block in other cars. Please be mindful of barricades and signage that is put into place to create a smooth parking experience for our guests. Also, please be expeditious when dropping off friends and family near the front gate so as not to impede the flow of traffic.
Guests of all ages will be able to pose with Santa for photos through December 24. Once Santa departs for the North Pole on Christmas Day, the Grinch takes over this fabulous photo op, from December 26-30.
Yes, the gift shop and concessions will be open, as well as a selection of specialty eateries, including the S’mores Station and Hot Chocolate Bar.
Yes, The Living Desert rents strollers, wheelchairs, and ECV (Electric Convenience Vehicles) on a first come, first served basis.
Daily Rentals:
Single Strollers: $8.00*
Double Strollers: $10.00*
Wheelchair: $15.00*
Electric Scooter/Electric Convenience Vehicle: $30*
*All rental prices are plus tax.
The Zoo offers wide, paved pathways throughout the park, making exploring accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Please keep in mind that there may be heavy crowds during the event.
While we strive to provide a safe and friendly environment that visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy, please note that WildLights has amplified music and features displays with flashing lights.
If you have needs or questions, please call Guest Services at the Zoo at (760) 346-5694 or email us at guestservices@livingdesert.org
