Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Holiday Fest

Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s stopping at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park along with Mrs. Claus to celebrate Holiday Fest! Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a holly jolly good time. This event is free with regular zoo admission. Tw......More

Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s stopping at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park along with Mrs. Claus to celebrate Holiday Fest! Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a holly jolly good time. This event is free with regular zoo admission. Twinkle the mischievous Monkey Elf and her “Monkeys on the Mantle” friends will once again be hiding around the Zoo for guests to find. When you spot a Monkey Elf, check them off on your holiday BINGO game card. Don’t forget to stop into the Mayan Restaurant and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus! You can drop off your letters to Santa or tell him your wish list in person. Before leaving the Zoo, kids can stop at the prize table in the gift shop to grab a free gift provided by Summit Credit Union, too! Several other winter-themed activities, such as games and crafts, will be available throughout the event. A few special animal friends will also make appearances, so be sure to step inside the Education & Conservation Center building to see which critters are out and about. The Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be open starting at 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting), so you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of our very own winter wonderland. Merry & Bright Canopy Lights will also take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Experience the quiet calm of a winter’s night at the Zoo during these extended hours and see sights illuminated by moonlight and thousands of festive, holiday lights. Tickets for these evening excursions are available at the Adventure Park’s Base Camp Building and are also available online now at newzoo.org. Buy TicketsSpecial thanks to our sponsor!

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Christmas Eve

The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve. The Mayan Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve. The Canopy Tour will be closed. 

Christmas Day

The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Day.  The Mayan Restaurant and the Canopy Tour will be closed. Grab-and-Go snacks will be available for sale in the gift shop building.  

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information. Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 5Saturday Dec 6Friday Dec 12Saturday Dec 13Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

New Year's Eve

The NEW Zoo and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve. Stay tuned for additional information as the date approaches.