CRUISE ZOOLIGHTS
Cruise ZooLights is back with two Nights to drive you WILD!
From the comfort of your car, drive through our immersive light tunnel, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures and enjoy the Lake Lights Shows on our main lake!
Event Details
Dates:
November 2, 2025
January 18, 2026
No walk-through permitted
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
Time:
Early Bird: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Night Owl: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Last vehicle entry 9:30 p.m.
Ages:
All ages
(Children 2 and under are free)
Glow & zoo souvenirs
Glow merchandise and other Zoo souvenirs are available for purchase in the parking lot before entering Cruise experience.
holiday treats & beverages
Holiday treats & beverages are available for purchase in the parking lot before entering the Cruise experience.
Souvenir photos
Souvenir photos are included with your admission into Cruise ZooLights. A digital photo will be sent to you after the event.
SOUVENIR PHOTOS
To view or purchase additional photos taken at the Zoo, you can look them up by the date of your visit, the experience, and the number on your photo ticket here!
If you purchased a digital photo and did not receive it, please contact customer service at service@photogenicinc.com.
MORE INFO
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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Dogs or other pets are not allowed inside your vehicle.
- Cruise ZooLights is closed to foot traffic.
- Cruise ZooLights tickets must be pre-purchased online in advance.
- All Cruise ZooLights tickets are subject to availability and date specific.
- Cruise ZooLights tickets are sold in two-hour time blocks. Cars in line are first-come, first-served.
- All cars must be in line prior to 9:30 p.m. to be guaranteed entry.
- Cruise ZooLights tickets are non-replaceable and non-refundable.
- Holiday treats & beverages are available for purchase in the parking lot before entering the Cruise experience.
- Glow merchandise and other Zoo souvenirs are available for purchase in the parking lot before entering Cruise experience. All souvenir purchases are card only.
- Restrooms are available in the parking lot. It is highly recommended that you use the restroom before entering the Zoo for Cruise ZooLights.
RULES OF THE ROAD
- For guest safety, all tailgates, van/car doors and hatchbacks must remain closed at all times. Riding in the back of a pickup truck is not permitted.Â
- Remain in your vehicle during the entire tour.
- Please turn your headlights off.
- Pull your side-view mirrors in toward your vehicle.
- Follow the guided route. The speed limit is a tortoise-like 4 mph.
- Do not shine bright lights into animal habitats and please note that items such as laser pointers and flashlights are not allowed.
- Loud noises are not permitted, including honking, music and yelling.
- The Zoo is a smoke-free facility, including electronic cigarettes.
- Alcohol is not allowed on Zoo grounds.
- Keep everything in your car and when you leave Zoo grounds, properly dispose of your waste in a trash can or recycle container.
- Vehicle size must be no larger than a full-size long bed truck. Max vehicle specs are: 266″ L x 81″ W x 74″ H.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Thank you to our sponsors and vendors!
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
