It May Be 110° in Phoenix…But It’s Already Beginning to Look a Lot Like ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo!
While most Valley residents are seeking shade and air conditioning, the Phoenix Zoo’s ZooLights crew is hard at work prepping for the most magical time of the year. That’s right - despite triple-digit temperatures, ZooLights installation is already underway!
With more than 4 million lights, hundreds of custom-designed light structures, and dozens of large-scale illuminated lanterns, it takes months of behind-the-scenes labor to bring Arizona’s favorite holiday tradition to life.
To beat the blistering summer heat, crews have been working overnight - up in lifts, among the trees, carefully stringing lights and assembling glowing displays under the stars. ZooLights officially returns this November, but the magic starts now, even in the middle of a Phoenix summer.
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WHEN:
ZooLights officially kicks off Wednesday, November 26, 2025 and shines bright through Friday, January 16, 2026. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, October 1.
OLD FAVORITES & NEW THIS YEAR:
- Millions of lights
- Hundreds of displays
- All new Lake Lights show with the tallest floating tree in North America
- Jengo the Talking Giraffe returns after a five-year hiatus!
- Introducing the NEW Storybook Nook complete with a talking tree!
WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix 85008
