You know what they say? The lights at night… Are big and bright… Deep in the heart of the Dallas Zoo? That’s how it goes, right?

Bask in your Texas pride as you walk along a path lined with the best of the Lone Star State - a yellow rose, boots, a prickly pear cactus, and other familiar scenes from Deep in the Heart of Texas. Let the shadows of a cattle drive lead you to the edge of the Zoo tunnel, where you can grab some glow items or fuel up on sips ‘n’ snacks before you turn around to venture through the rest of ZooNorth for you Dallas Zoo Lights adventure.

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Enter a lush rainforest area here at the Zoo, where rich blues and greens mix with pops of color and surprises at every turn.

Photo ops with lighted stars, neon Zoo fun, and a proud peacock tail lead you to an amazing feature that is all new this year!

As you approach the green & blue sparkling bridge, LOOK UP to see a rainforest canopy that is filled with animals moving about! Do you spot anything fluttering about??

Grab a snack at Sweet Treats before you head into the heart of the holidays at Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by Reliant!

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Our existing dinosaur exhibit stuck around for the holidays, and you’ll find animatronic dinos donning fun, festive attire and lit up to celebrate the holidays this year, along with photo ops and an activity area in the center of this area. The best part - your visit to DinoLand is INCLUDED WITH YOUR DALLAS ZOO LIGHTS ADMISSION!

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Flamingle among the famingoes in this flock-tacular setting! You will find the familiar feathers of our flamingo lanterns and flamingo photo ops - pose among the pinkness, if you will!

Grab your friends or family to snap pictures among the flock or on our Fabulous Flamingo Chair to create a memory.

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And DO NOT MISS grabbing a gourmet s’mores kit and head to the fire pits to toast some marshmallow-y goodness.

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Stroll down this Polar Path, lined with lanterns of animals that might enjoy taking a polar plunge!

You will find an entrance to Prime Meridian Cafe, if you’d like to grab a seat and some food - and don’t miss the live local musical groups performing nightly in Prime Meridian!

Stop for a photo op with a dinosaur (a preview of what you’ll find at the end of the walkway!) and keep your eyes peeled for everyone’s favorite “frozen queen.”

If you pass through where our tigers roam, and past where the otters splash, you’ll find Otter Falls Outpost where you can stop for a hot cocoa.

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The show starts every 15 minutes.

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The Grove transforms into Santa’s Holiday Storyland this year, with Santa quite literally sitting center-stage for photos all night, every night!

You’ll find photo op after interactive space across The Grove - gather your crew for a “sleigh the night away” photo, take a selfie in the Heart of Christmas ornament, pose with a penguin and its igloo, or step inside a snow globe for holiday-card worthy photo. Kids (or adults!) can jump on light-up pavers on the ground, or dash among a Christmas tree maze or along a candy cane lane.

You can pop into Prime Meridian Cafe from The Grove. Or from fresh-fired pizza, to gourmet holiday tamales and treats, to s’mores kits for the fire pits - we’ve got you covered so you can sit and stay for a while in this holiday wonderland.

Look for hands-on activities for the kids, or enjoy a virtual reality ride with the elves at our Wild Explorer VR experience on the edge of The Grove.

Commemorate your visit with a photo at our 30-foot-tall multi-colored tree - and be sure to tag @DallasZoo if you post on social!

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Venture to exotic areas around the globe in our new Visions of the Wild area. Take a ride on the mini-train to take a trip through the African savanna or walk along the soothing greens of Mossy Manor to unwind after your big adventures.

BRAND NEW THIS YEAR is our 360-degree immersive video projection experience - you can swing by the Imagination Station before you enter to dress-up in explorer gear, and then head into the tent to be surrounded by amazing visuals of diverse biomes from around the world. You can catch a glimpse of endangered species, dive deep into the ocean, walk on a glacier, and trek deep into a rainforest - all without leaving the Dallas Zoo!

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$7 General admission. $5 for Dallas Zoo Members.

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Trees wrapped in icy white lights will sparkle and glow to greet you as you enter this Winter Wonderland. You will come eye-to-eye with lit-from-within arctic animals - look for the pair of howling wolves.

Start your evening off right by picking up your pre-ordered Cocoa & Glow goodies, then take a spin around our Gift Shop OR take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel!

Look to your right for an interactive video wall. And sit upon the Ice Chair near the exit as you envision yourself ruling this Winter Wonderland!

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