Arts and Entertainment
November 14, 2023
From: Bronx ZooJoin us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo.
During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. This year, you’ll experience NEW lantern displays showcasing the wildlife of New York’s ocean waters and wetlands, plus a new interactive experience celebrating bioluminescent creatures.
A Celebration in Lights
We’re celebrating the wildlife we love with animal lantern trails, holiday decor, animated sculptures, holiday train, and much more.
More Holiday Lights Fun
Lantern Trails
Nearly 400 lanterns representing almost 100 animal and plant species will connect you to the real wildlife and wild places that WCS staff works to protect through our field programs around the world, and at our zoos and aquarium in New York. 64 new lanterns representing 9 new animal species will make their debut at this year’s Holiday Lights!
HOLIDAY TRAIN
The family-favorite kids’ ride returns for 2023!
Fountain Circle; $4 ($3 Members)
ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS
Join us for nightly ice carving demonstrations as expert artists create wildlife art from giant ice blocks!
Grizzly Corner
ILLUMINATED PERFORMERS
Encounter amazing animal-themed illuminated performers – perfect for family photo ops and festive fun.
Astor Court
WILDLIFE THEATER
Enjoy family-friendly puppet adventures and wildlife trivia.
Dancing Crane Pavilion
SEASONAL TREATS
Get your fill of hot cocoa, roasted s’mores, warm churros, pretzels, popcorn, Dippin Dots, and gifts to bring home and enjoy.
Throughout the Zoo
Date: November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024
PUBLIC EVENT DATES
November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30;
December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31;
January 5, 6, 7.
Location: Bronx Zoo - 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460
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