Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
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Where: Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York
When: November 21 to January 4
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: free
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The zoo's holiday event features about 400 illuminated wildlife lanterns representing 100 animal species and global habitats, plus extras like a holiday train and warm seasonal treats. It is pitched squarely at families.
Best time to arrive. Sunset in Bronx is around 4:29 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 5:00 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 32°F, so dress for standing around outside.
Other displays nearby
There is 1 other display within 5 miles of this one, and 30 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.