Zoo Lights Miami 2026 at Zoo Miami: Dates & Tickets
Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, FL 33177
Zoo Lights Miami 2026 at Zoo Miami: over a million Christmas lights, a 26 foot LED tree, and Santa, select nights November 27 to December 30.
THE EXPERIENCE
About this event
Zoo Lights Miami opens the zoo after dark on select nights from November 27 through December 30, 2026, for a walk through holiday spectacle glowing with more than one million lights. The path includes a 26 foot tall LED holiday tree, themed photo spots, yuletide carolers, music, letters to Santa, character meet and greets, an animal presentation at the Sami Family Amphitheater, and appearances by Santa through December 23. Opening night on Friday, November 27 features a tree lighting ceremony at 7:00 PM. A brand new train ride and holiday shopping at the gift shop are available for additional fees. Zoo Miami is Florida's largest zoo, in southwest Miami-Dade near Florida's Turnpike and SW 152nd Street. Parking is free, the grounds are large and mostly outdoors, so wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and plan for the South Florida sun or a passing rain shower. Zoo Lights Miami FAQ What nights is Zoo Lights open in 2026? November 27 and 28; December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 through 23, and 26 through 30, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM. When is the tree lighting? Opening night, Friday, November 27, at 7 PM. When can you see Santa? Santa appears through December 23. Is the train ride included? No. The new train ride and gift shop purchases cost extra.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go
Select nights only, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM: November 27 and 28, then December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 through 23, and 26 through 30, 2026. Tree lighting is at 7:00 PM on opening night, Friday, November 27. Santa appears through December 23. Download the Zoo Miami app for turn by turn navigation of the event footprint.
All ages. Regular daytime zoo admission does not cover Zoo Lights, which needs its own ticket. Animals may be resting and may not be visible, since animal viewing is not the primary feature of this event. Zoo Miami's FAQ covers date changes, member discounts, Safari Cycle rentals and stroller or wheelchair rentals.
All Ages