Elmwood Zoo's Wild Lights Winter Spectacular Debuts Friday Night

NORRISTOWN, PA — Elmwood Park Zoo's widely anticipated "Wild Lights" showcase will officially debut on Friday night, Nov. 16.

The event, which begins at 6 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.), will feature millions of lights, interactive exhibits, lit pathways, music, guided tours, and much more throughout the zoo's 16 acres.

As an added bonus for opening night, Eagles star Fletcher Cox will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to sign autographs and greet guests.

Other features at the event include:

• Santa's Workshop, where guests can take photos with Santa
• A "quick zip" course through the lights courtesy of Treetop Adventures
• Carousel and Butterfly Train Ride through the zoo
• Santa's return to the zoo, featuring live reindeer

The event will continue during the evening hours, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, through Dec. 13, the zoo said. It will be open during those hours on a nightly basis from Dec. 14 through Dec. 31.

Tickets are available here.

Main photo courtesy Elmwood Park Zoo