Cruise ZooLights is back with two Nights to drive you WILD!

January 13 & 14, 2025

From the comfort of your car, drive through our immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures and enjoy the Lake Lights Shows on our main lake!

Indulge in holiday treats and beverages, receive a souvenir photo, purchase glow and Zoo souvenirs all without leaving your vehicle!

November 10, 11 & 12
January 13 & 14
No Walk-Thru Permitted

Early Bird: 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Night Owl: 7:30-9:30 P.M.
Last vehicle entry at 9:30 P.M.

$150 per general vehicle
$135 per member vehicle

All ages

January 13 & 14, 2025
No Walk-Thru Permitted

Early Bird: 5:30-7:30 P.M.
Night Owl: 7:30-9:30 P.M.
Last vehicle entry 9:30 p.m.

$150 per general vehicle
$135 per member vehicle

All ages

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.

Child Party

What to expect:

  • Celebrate the season as you cruise past our three-story Christmas Tree located at Crossroads Cafe.
  • Drive through the brand new immersive 200 foot light tunnel.
  • Indulge in your favorite holiday treats including kettle corn and hot cocoa.*
  • Take home a memento from your special evening.*
  • Cruise ZooLights tickets are only available on Monday, November 6, 2023

*Separate Fee (Pre-Purchase Only)

  • From the comfort of your car, experience millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and two Music-in-Motion Light Shows on our main lake.
  • Celebrate the season as you cruise past our three-story Christmas Tree located at Crossroads Cafe. 
  • Drive through the Outer Tropics Trail with more sparkling lights than ever before! Spot the whos-who of the Zoo as you cruise past Zooville!
  • Indulge in your favorite holiday treats including kettle corn and hot cocoa.*
  • Take home a memento from your special evening.*
  • All Cruise ZooLights ticket are subject to availability and are date specific.

*Separate Fee (Pre-Purchase Only)

  • From the comfort of your car, experience millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and two Music-in-Motion Light Shows on our main lake.
  • Celebrate the season as you cruise past our three-story Christmas Tree located at Crossroads Cafe. 
  • Drive through the Outer Tropics Trail with more sparkling lights than ever before! Spot the whos-who of the Zoo as you cruise past Zooville!
  • Indulge in your favorite holiday treats including kettle corn and hot cocoa.*
  • Take home a memento from your special evening.*
  • All Cruise ZooLights ticket are subject to availability and are date specific.

*Separate Fee (Pre-Purchase Only)

Glow & zoo souvenirs

Glow merchandise and other Zoo souvenirs are available for purchase in the parking lot on Aisle 6 before entering Cruise experience.

holiday treats & beverages

Holiday treats & beverages are available for purchase in the parking lot on Aisle 2 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.

Know Before You Go

  • 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 (purchase here).
  • 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 on Aisle 2 before entering the Cruise experience.
  • Glow merchandise and other Zoo souvenirs are available for purchase in the parking lot on Aisle 6 before entering Cruise experience.

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. 
  • 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.

Know Before
You Go

  • No pets allowed!
  • Cruise ZooLights is closed to foot traffic.
  • Cruise ZooLights tickets and add-ons must be pre-purchased online in advance including food, beverage, photo and some retail options.
  • All Cruise ZooLights tickets are subject to availability and date specific: Monday, November 6.
  • 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.

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. 
  • 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.

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