Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. This year’s event features hundreds of lighting displays along the holiday trail through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo beginning November 15. Wild Winter Lights will add over 1.5 million lights across holiday themed areas including Candyland, Enchanted Forest, Starry Skies, Future for Wildlife Trail and Santa's Workshop, where guests can take photos with Santa. Guests can experience this year's event on foot or in their personal vehicles on select dates. Tickets are limited and advanced online reservations are strongly encouraged. Wild Winter Lights is presented by NOPEC and supported by community partners, CrossCountry Mortgage, Meijer, MetroHealth and PNC.

Dates and Times

Friday, Dec 9, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, Dec 10, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, Dec 11, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Monday, Dec 12, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday, Dec 15, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, Dec 16, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, Dec 18, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Monday, Dec 19, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday, Dec 22, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, Dec 23, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Monday, Dec 26, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Thursday, Dec 29, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, Dec 30, 2022, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Cleveland Zoo Society Member Priced Tickets

Drive-Through Tickets

Walk-Through Tickets

Drive-through dates:

November 15, 16, 22, 29, 30
December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14

Walk-through dates:

November 17-20, 23, 25-27
December 1-4, 8-11, 15-23, 26-30

Pricing:

Tickets for the drive-through experience are $57 per car for Zoo members and $66 per car for non-members. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office daily from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. for guests that prefer to buy advance tickets in person instead of online.

Advanced discounted tickets on walk-through evenings for Zoo members is $19 and $22 for non-members, or a 4-pack for $57 for Zoo members and $66 for non-members. Advance online ticket sales end at 4:30 p.m. on the same day as the event and advance in person event ticket sales end at 3 p.m. at the Box Office. Tickets can be purchased same-day at the Box Office for $25 each or a 4-pack for $75 starting at 5:00 p.m.

Children under 2 are admitted for free.

Frequently Asked Questions