ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
✓ Verified 2025-2026
Where: 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois
When: Nov. 21, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: $7-$10
3+ million lightsanimal light sculptureslight tunnelsynchronized musicSanta meet-and-greetfree admission on select Mondaysattraction
Lincoln Park Zoo's signature winter event strings up more than three million lights, with animal sculptures, a light tunnel and music-synced displays throughout the grounds. Admission runs $7-$10 with free entry on select Mondays, and Santa meet-and-greets plus hot chocolate round out the visit.