ZOOLights returns bringing holiday cheer to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Visits and memberships to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens support the care of over 2,000 animals and 1,000 plants. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 4:21 PM EST December 3, 2020 Updated: 2:14 PM EST December 17, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. In a year filled with dark moments, an annual holiday light experience is what we all need to help get us in the Christmas spirit.
ZOOLights is set to return this month for its ninth year. The event presented by Community First Credit Union is known for transforming Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens into a magical holiday light experience.
ZOOLights will take place from 6-9 p.m. on select nights: December 17-20, 26-31, and January 1-3.
ZooLights, which transforms the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens into a colorful and festive winter wonderland, returns next week for its annual holiday run.
The event uses thousands of LED lights to create nighttime displays of moving sculptures, forests of lighted trees and animal silhouettes throughout the zoo. Strolling performers, carolers, hot chocolate, s mores and warming adult beverages are also part of the experience.
Now in its ninth year, ZooLights, kicks off from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, and continues at the same time Dec. 18-20; Dec. 26-31; and Jan. 1-3.
Themed areas include Polar Village, Charles Dickens Village and Toy Land. Programmed lighting will be synchronized to holiday music in Palm Plaza. A “Jingle Box” musical performance will take place on the Great Lawn. And kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.