# Festival at Zoolights — hours & season

Zoolights: hours, season and location, from official sources.

**Zoolights: 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM nightly, November 27, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (closed December 24 and 25).** _(as of 2026-10-11T09:00:52.496Z)_

- **Address:** Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA
- **Hours:** 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM nightly, November 27, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (closed December 24 and 25)
- **Season:** Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- **Website:** https://www.pdza.org/event/zoolights/
- **Notes:** Seasonal holiday lights festival at the zoo; 1.5 million lights; timed tickets required, on sale Oct 19; dogs allowed select dates.

## Common questions

### When is Zoolights open?

Zoolights is open 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM nightly, November 27, 2026 - January 3, 2027 (closed December 24 and 25).

_Data as of the dates shown · Sources: web research_

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