Zoo lights
Northwest Lifestyles

Lights are happening at the zoo

By Greg Johnson
Travel Writer

The annual ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features more 1.5 million multi-colored lights meticulously displayed throughout the 64-acre zoo grounds.

ZooLights runs through January 5, 2020. The zoo is closed December 25.Transit, military, senior and other special discounts and offers are only available at zoo ticket windows with proper validation. Cost for adults is $19.95.

Visitors enjoy the kaleidoscopic light displays as well as elephants, penguins and other zoo animals. The eight-minute train ride features lights not visible from the walking paths. However, 95 percent of the light displays are only visible to walkers, according to zoo officials.

For information, call 503-226-1561 or go to www.oregonzoo.org.