Zoo Lights Powered by LES
November 21 - December 30, 2025
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Get in the holiday spirit with Zoo Lights Powered by LES! During this event, the Zoo is transformed into one of the largest lights displays in the Midwest. Experience multiple light shows choreographed to holiday music, hanging vine lights, light tunnels, over 30 lit animal silhouettes, holiday train rides, and more! Don't forget to stop by a s'mores or hot cocoa station for tasty holiday treats. Proceeds from Zoo Lights Powered by LES directly supports the Zoo and animals in the winter months.
For guests ages 21+, enhance your Zoo Lights experience with adult hot cocoas and hot ciders. Plus beer and wine offerings. Alcohol service will be available for guests 21+ Thursday-Sunday evenings.
Zoo Lights Powered by LES is a timed-ticket event. Ticket dates and times will sell out. Tickets will not be available at the gates during the event if tickets have sold out. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended.
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Zoo Members receive early access and discounted tickets to Zoo Lights Powered Powered by LES. Become a Zoo Member today to receive these amazing benefits.
Tickets
General Admission Tickets
- General admission tickets have specific timed entry. Your tickets are valid 30 minutes after your ticket purchase time. For example, if you purchased tickets for 7pm, then your tickets are valid for entry from 7pm-7:30pm.
- General admission includes entry to the event and commemorative 3D glasses.
- Other items can be purchased as add-ons.
VIP Admission Tickets
- Be the first to enter the event at 5:30pm or enter anytime during the event with minimal wait time.
- VIP admission includes:
- Entry to the event and commemorative 3D glasses
- Zoo Lights Powered by LES souvenir hot cocoa cup
- A holiday train ride
Zoo Member Discount
- Lincoln Children's Zoo Members receive discounted ticket prices to Zoo Lights Powered by LES.
- Zoo Members may only reserve tickets at the membership rate for family listed on their Zoo membership. Any additional tickets reserved outside of the family members listed on your membership must be purchased using the non-member ticket option. Please have photo ID and membership card ready for membership verification. All tickets reserved outside of your membership will be null and void.
To Receive Your Member Discount
Enter the e-mail address on your membership, or member number to receive your discount. The discount is automatically applied after your membership information is entered.
| General Event Ticket Timed entry at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm and 8pm | Price |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's Zoo Member | $13.95 |
| Non-member | $16.95 |
| Holiday Train Ride | $3.00 |
Alcohol service will be available for guests 21+ Thursday-Sunday evenings.
| VIP Ticket 5:30pm entry time or anytime during the evening | Price |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's Zoo Member | $22.95 |
| Non-member | $25.95 |
| Holiday Train Ride | Included with VIP tickets |
Alcohol service will be available for guests 21+ Thursday-Sunday evenings
