When it comes to celebrating Christmas in Arizona, the options are pretty much endless. For something a little different, you can’t beat ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo. It features millions of lights, live reindeer, themed snacks, an ice slide, and a lantern safari with all your favorite critters. Check out some of the best Christmas lights in Arizona at the Phoenix Zoo!

Every year around Christmastime, the Phoenix Zoo puts on Arizona's wildest holiday celebration.
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With millions of lights, entertainment, themed snacks, a carousel, camel rides and so much more, the Christmas lights at the Phoenix Zoo is truly a can't-miss family-friendly festivity.
Stroll through hundreds of dazzling displays featuring all your favorite creatures.
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Practically the entire animal kingdom has come out to play, despite the residents themselves being fast asleep.
You're never too old to revel in the magic of Christmas.
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Bring the kiddos and enjoy an evening filled with wide-eyed, innocent wonder.
This year is the Wildlife Lantern Safari, a lighted display of over 50 exotic animals, will return.
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Meet African elephants, meerkats, a village of monkeys, and many more familiar faces (plus some you've likely never seen before). Lantern festivals typically occur at the end of January, but the zoo is putting its own twist on a traditional Chinese celebration.
Maybe we'll even get to see live reindeer here once again.
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They have quite the journey to embark on next month but are more than happy to spare a few moments for some photos if they're able to this year. Maybe Rudolph will illuminate the night with his effervescent red sniffer!

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Entertainment will be a part of the festivities as well including dance troupes and musical performances from the Arizona Opera singing holiday music.
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Angelic voices carry across the entire festival, evoking a feeling of enchantment that words can't even attempt to describe.
Local high school bands and choirs contribute their own sounds of the season.
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Gather 'round the grand Christmas tree and let the music take you to a world where nothing but holiday cheer exists.
Topping off the whole experience are snow flurries that gracefully all atop your head.
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Adults and kids alike are sure to have a blast frolicking in the magical specks of white.
Purchase your tickets online ahead of time. If you're a Phoenix Zoo member, there's a discount. Check the Phoenix Zoo website for current pricing.
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Purchasing online ahead of time gets you $5 off the original price.
These ZooLights in Arizona run nightly from the day before Thanksgiving until mid-January from 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
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Address: 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

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Visit the Phoenix Zoo’s website to learn more and to book your tickets. You can also give the Phoenix Zoo’s Facebook page a follow for updates.

Have you ever been to ZooLights? If so, what’s your favorite thing about it? Let us know your thoughts.

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Christmas In Arizona

Melissa M. | November 02, 2023

What are some of the best Christmas towns in Arizona?

Here are some of the best Christmas towns in Arizona that really go all out to celebrate the season:

  • Sedona: While the land of the red rocks is a popular destination throughout the year, it’s even more magical during the holiday season. Tlaquepaque is especially festive in Sedona with the lighting of 6,000 luminaria. 
  • Scottsdale: As a resident of this city, I have attended Christmas at the Princess for the past several years and it never gets old. Not only is the city home to this festive event but also to some epic neighborhood displays plus the Enchant Light Maze. 
  • If you’re in the Tucson area, the annual Winerhaven Festival of Lights is worth checking out. This is the city’s largest holiday event that turns the city into a winter wonderland!

 

What other Christmas light displays should I check out in Arizona?

There are so many extraordinary light displays around the state to enjoy. For starters, we suggest the following Christmas light displays in Arizona:

  • Enchant at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale is a dazzling walk-thru display of lights.
  • Festival of Lights in Lake Havasu City
  • Murphy Park Lights in Glendale

 

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