Seasonal & Holidays

Advance Purchase of Wild Lights Tickets Advised

Before you can say "it's not even Halloween yet," tickets to holiday Wild Lights display at Detroit Zoo could be gone.

Right. We know it’s not even Halloween yet, but the annual Wild Lights display at the Detroit Zoo is such a hit with visitors that it’s likely to sell out.

Pre-sales of tickets is under way at the zoo, where more than 5 million LED lights will illuminate trees and buildings and form animal sculptures for 24 nights Nov. 20-Dec. 31.

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On select nights, Wild Lights also features live entertainment, arts and crafts, ice carving and an exhibit featuring the work of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Paying at the zoo’s 4-D theater during Wild Lights are “Polar Express, the 4-D Experience” “Ice Age-the Ride” and the Polar Plunge slide show. Carousel rides and photos with Santa Claus will be available for purchase throughout the Wild Light’s 24-night run.

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  • Where: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
  • When: 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20-22, Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13, Dec. 18-23, Dec. 26-31.
  • Tickets: $9 in person in advance, $11 at the gate for ages 2 and up (children under 2 get in free); parking $6 per car. Complete ticket details here.

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