Ring in the new year with the whole family at the Family New Year’s Eve experience at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. This special event includes express entry to the zoo, a buffet dinner with soft drinks and dessert, a kid-friendly dance party and games, fun photo ops, a live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop, and a New Year’s toast with complimentary champagne for adults (21+) and sparkling apple cider for kids. There will also be a cash bar available. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable all-ages celebration on the last night of 2022!

Fun For the Whole Family In Los Angeles Zoo’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

This once-a-year experience of L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow is the ultimate way to celebrate with family. View over 30 of the Zoo’s beloved animals, including giraffes, elephants, orangutans, lemurs, koalas, and condors, as they shine among blooming flowers, towering trees and a variety of LED lights displays. The 60- to 90-minute stroll will take guests through a dazzling display of light, color and movement with various animated and interactive displays and photo opportunities. Enjoy a guest-activated kaleidoscope of lights, glowing ring swings, a wisteria tunnel leading to a light fountain, a cherry blossom-lined path, and a giant alligator, peacock, and bird wings for a unique photo opportunity; and so much more.

The Los Angeles Zoo’s Breathtaking New Lights Display Happening Through Jan. 22, 2023 

Family New Year’s Eve guests have a chance to experience something special this holiday season – exclusive access to a dedicated area in the heart of the L.A. Zoo Lights route! Beginning at 6 p.m., dinner will be served and from 7 to 9 p.m., holiday desserts will be available. Afterwards, you can explore the L.A. Zoo Lights until 10 p.m. Tickets are $100 for adults (18+) and $75 for children (2-17); children younger than 2 are free. All ages are welcome. Don’t miss out – ticket sales end Dec. 23. For more information, visit www.lazoo.org/zoolights!

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