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ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo comes alive

Molly Cerreta Smith

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Strolling through the Phoenix Zoo in the middle of August is interesting for two reasons: one, because my kids and I are practically the only ones crazy enough to bear the intense heat we get the whole zoo all too ourselves, and two because at that time, the zoo is already preparing for it's magical Zoo Lights.

Zoo lights at Phoenix Zoo

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

ZooLights begins Nov. 24, 2011 and runs through Jan. 8, 2012. Nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Phoenix Zoo becomes a wonderland of lights. Presented by SRP and powered by EarthWise Energy, Phoenix ZooLights features 3.5 million lights and more than 600 light sculptures that surround guests as they experience the zoo in a whole new way. Light sculptures in the shapes of animals nestle in the trees, bushes, and from every angle you can imagine.

The Music in Motion dancing tree show will have every member of your family frozen in awe, and don't miss the 24 foot lighted sphere floating on the lake. And though there might not be snow in Phoenix, the zoo presents the Polar Slide, a 160 foot long snow tube ride for riders four and older ($3).

In addition to enjoying the festival of lights surrounding them, guests can warm up with hot chocolate, enjoy camel and carousel rides, take in the Stingray Bay exhibit and more.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of this magical event and if you and your family have yet to go, make this the year that Phoenix ZooLights becomes one of your favorite holiday traditions.

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo information

Address: 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Phone: 602.273.1341

Website: phoenixzoo.org

More holiday attractions in Phoenix

Las Noches de las Luminarias at Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden   
Holiday lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park     
Snow What Fun at Desert Ridge Marketplace

Tags: arizona, christmas, christmas lights, holiday activities

Molly Cerreta Smith has enjoyed a career in the publishing industry for more than 10 years. As an editor of several regional magazines, she has had the opportunity throughout her career to meet many local celebrities, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs and chefs. Molly lives in the Phoenix area with her husband and their two children.
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