Zoo Lights returns to illuminate San Antonio Zoo’s pathways for holiday season

Miles of sparkling lights and glowing displays are coming to the San Antonio Zoo this weekend as Zoo Lights returns for the holiday season.

Zoo Lights returns to illuminate the zoo’s pathways from Nov. 14 through Jan. 3, according to a news release. The sparkling displays come to light as the sun goes down.

This year, the zoo will debut “A Very Congo Falls Christmas,” a new festive transformation of the zoo’s gorilla habitat at Mays Family Silverback Peak.

This year’s Zoo Lights features the debut of A Very Congo Falls Christmas, an all-new holiday transformation of the zoo’s gorilla habitat at Mays Family Silverback Peak.

According to the release, the centerpiece is the “tallest and wildest Christmas tree in Texas” — a 129-foot display. The area will also feature gorilla-inspired holiday decorations.

Also new this year are the Sweet Savanna Market, a festive holiday marketplace in the zoo’s savanna area, and the Spekboom Holiday Transformation, which gives Spekboom Lodge a holiday makeover.

Returning favorites include Lakeside Lights, a dazzling holiday light show, and photos with Santa, available by reservation on select dates and times.

Zoo Lights, powered by CPS Energy, is free for members and included with standard admission.

For more information about hours, tickets and daily activities for the holiday celebration, click here.

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