Your Guide to ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd

November 2025–January 2026

Things to Do & See

Zooltide South Lawn Light Show

Holiday Tree

Light Lounge

Photos with Santa

Grand Light Tunnel

Cookie Decorating

Indoor Tours

ZooLights Scavenger Hunt

Gift Shopping

Strolling Carolers

Arctic Artists Ice Carving

See Animals

Regenstein Center for African Apes is closed.

Rides & Attractions

Tickets required, see map for our 4 ticket booths.

Ferris Wheel

Endangered Species Carousel

Lionel Train Adventure

Gorilla Trek Virtual Reality

Food & Drinks

Use the map to find our 4 hot chocolate stands.

Birds Eye Bar and Grill

Park Place Café

Eadie Levy’s Landmark Café

Safari Café

Exclusive ZooLights Food & Drinks

Artisanal Cocktails

Only available in the Light Lounge, these drinks are made to order with house-made syrups and fresh ingredients. Stop by for Ponche con Piquete, Cinnamon Chata Latte, Hot Herbal Butter Rum, and more drinkable delights that feel like a warm hug.

Pretzel Bar

Choose between cinnamon-sugar bites drizzled with chocolate and topped with sprinkles; cinnamon-sugar bites with house-made cream cheese dip; or loaded bites topped with hot queso, bacon crumbles, and fresh chives. Add extra toppings like caramel drizzle or stone-ground mustard at the pretzel bar!

Steak Chili

Warm up with a delicious bowl of homemade chili. Available in the Light Lounge and in Park Place Cafe.

Souvenir Tumbler

During your visit, grab an extra-festive ZooLights tumbler that will keep the glow going year after year. These limited-edition souvenirs have a light-up base with two settings and will be available at Park Place Cafe and select locations throughout the zoo.

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