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Discover the magic of   OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS , the Oklahoma City   Zoo ’s festive celebration of lights and holiday fun, presented by OG&E. Revelers of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to discover larger-than-life illuminated lanterns highlighting wildlife of the world, prehistoric animals and seasonal scenes while on a driving tour through the OKC   Zoo . The estimated drive time to complete the OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS tour is 20 minutes. After the driving tour, guests park and re-enter the   Zoo   for an additional walking experience that begins in the entry plaza with a musical light presentation. The walking tour continues through the   Zoo ’s Children’s   Zoo   and along the Lakeside pathway where guests will enjoy interactive light displays and picture-perfect photo ops. Savor the evening with sweet treats such as s’mores and cookies and tasty beverages available for purchase in the Safari Café and Canopy Restaurant. Then pop in the   Zoo ’s Safari Gift Shop to check out a wide selection of one-of-a-kind toys and gift ideas including the event’s exclusive souvenir Glow Packages featuring light-up wristbands, necklaces, sabers and various  zoo venirs. Both small packages, $49.99 each, and large packages, $89.99 each, are available to purchase online in advance with event tickets at  www.okczoo.org/safari-lights . Brighten your OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS nights with this season’s new and returning special activities including Dinner with Santa family-friendly series, the OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS Lounge private event space, photo opportunities with Santa and more. Click   here   for additional details. OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS runs nightly through New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023 with drive-thru and walk-thru experiences from 5:30 to 11 p.m. with the last check-in at 10 p.m. OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS will be open on holiday nights including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Online reservations are required for OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS and can be made at  www.okczoo.org/safari-lights . Drive-up purchases will not be accepted. Tickets are limited to ensure optimal guest experience. Admission for the drive-thru experience is $65/vehicle and includes up to 4 walk-thru admission tickets. Admission for the walk-thru only is $15/guest ages 3 and older. Supporting OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS sponsors include Devon and MidFirst Bank. The OKC   Zoo   is now hiring for part-time positions for evening shifts to help bring OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS to life. Must be 16 or older to apply. Those interested in this festive seasonal opportunity to earn holiday money can apply online at t  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/okczoo/ . The   Zoo   is also in search of volunteers to assist with OKC   ZOO   SAFARI LIGHTS in various capacities. This is an ideal opportunity for group volunteers and individuals. Learn more at  www.okczoo.org/volunteer .

Safari Lights returns to OKC Zoo for a bright holiday season

by Katharyn Burkhead

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Ring in this year's holiday season with a trip to the OKC Zoo for the Safari Lights experience.

The annual tradition is coming back to the metro for a bright experience fit for all ages.

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The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has created "larger-than-life" light displays, photo-ops, and more.

Beginning Saturday, November 11 and running nightly through New Year's Day, guests have different options for their experiences.

Want to stay in the car? Guests have the option to purchase passes for their vehicles, drive through the park, and then take part in the walking experience.

Want to bundle up? Guests also have the option to purchase strictly walking passes, where they can experience the light show up close and personal and end their experience with cookies in the Safari Cafe or a trip to the Safari Gift Shop.

The OKC Zoo also has alternative experiences available such as the Sensory-Friendly Night, taking place on Wednesday, November 15, as well as their Private Event Space for group bookings.

During the event, admission will be from 5:30 to 11 P.M.

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Reservations are required for their drive-thru experience and are strongly recommended for their walking experience.

This light experience will feature a custom musical light show, interactive light displays, sweet treats, and tasty beverages.

Don't miss out on this Oklahoma City holiday experience.

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The Oklahoma City Zoo Safari Lights, the popular holiday event, is set to return.

The OKC Zoo Safari Lights, presented by OG&E, provides both a drive-thru and an expanded walk-thru experience. There are more than 70 themed light sculptures, interactive displays, and new activities such as an opening night fun run, a sensory-friendly night and dinner with Santa.

The display is a festive celebration of lights and holiday fun. There will be larger-than-life illuminated lanterns, highlighting wildlife of the world, prehistoric animals and seasonal scenes while on a driving tour through the zoo.

The estimated drive time of the tour is 20-30 minutes.

The event starts Saturday, Nov. 12 and will run nightly through New Year’s Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, with both drive-thru-and walk-thru experiences from 5:30 to 11 p.m. with the last check-in at 10 p.m.

OKC Zoo Safari Lights will also be open on holiday nights, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

OKC Zoo Safari Lights

This winter, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens brings you a dazzling new drive-through experience that will fill your holiday season with the magic of light! OKC Zoo Safari Lights features 50+ larger-than-life light sculptures themed after wondrous wildlife, both real and mythical, viewable on a driving tour through the Zoo. Feel the holiday cheer with animated light displays, festive treats, kids activities and weekend visits with Santa (Thursdays-Sundays from 5:30-10 p.m. until Christmas Day).

In addition to the drive-through experience, visitors can enjoy a separate walking experience complete with interactive light exhibits, musical light performances and a festive atmosphere in the Zoo’s entry plaza, Children’s Zoo and Dino Safari.

OKC Zoo Safari Lights is open nightly from 5:30-11 p.m. through January 9. Online reservations are required. No drive-up purchases will be allowed. Tickets are limited to ensure optimal guest experience.

Drive-Through Admission - $50 per vehicle for ZOOfriends members and $60 per vehicle for non-members. Pricing also includes up to four walk-through admission tickets.

Walk-Through Only Admission - $10 per person ages 3 and up for ZOOfriends members and $12 per person ages 3 and up for non-members.

Prepare for this holly, jolly time of year and purchase your tickets for OKC Zoo Safari Lights today!

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For a magical holiday experience, head to the Oklahoma City Zoo Safari Lights for an incredible drive-thru (and walking) tour. Visitors can drive through over 40 larger-than-life light displays then head into the zoo and immerse themselves in a winter wonderland filled with interactive light displays, treats, games, and much more.

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Check out this video for more information on the OKC Zoo Safari Lights and be sure to pre-purchase tickets . Tickets are limited, so don’t delay.

If you’re interested in more fun adventures at the OKC Zoo, you can see thousands of amazing animals during the day, including adorable giraffes in a fun and unique way. You can feed these gentle giants every day from 1-2 p.m. for only $3 per guest. Have you ever seen the Oklahoma City Zoo Safari Lights ? Let us know about your experience in the comments! If you haven’t been, make sure to visit Oklahoma City this holiday season to check it out as well as these other wondrous light displays in Oklahoma .

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Oklahoma has some truly epic light displays. The Twin Bridges Park of Lights in Fairland is comprised of over 40 holiday light displays sure to dazzle you. Enjoy hot cocoa while you ride trains, listen to carolers, and meet with Santa Claus. Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens has a massive ice skating rink surrounded by thousands of brilliant lights, making it a magical holiday experience. Muskogee really thrills with its Garden of Lights. 1.2 million lights turn this lush park into a winter wonderland, and you can enjoy it in your car or on foot. Much of the display is synchronized to music which really brings some magic to the experience.

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From OKC Zoo Safari Lights to Chickasha, here are 25 must-see holiday light displays

From Sapulpa's new Route 66 Christmas Chute to Chickasha's 30th anniversary Festival of Light, holiday light displays across Oklahoma are making the season bright.  

Here are 25 must-see seasonal light exhibitions glowing across the Sooner State this year.

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Miranda Family Lights 

When: Select dates through Dec. 25.  

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Where: 19544 Talavera Lane, Edmond. 

Information: www.facebook.com/mirandafamilylights . 

The massive animated light and music show, which was featured in 2019 on "The Great Christmas Light Fight," returns for 2022 after taking the year off in 2021. The display raises money for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. most nights, with extended hours from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 17 and 23.  

OKC Zoo Safari Lights  

When: Through Jan. 1.  

Where: Oklahoma City Zoo, 2000 Remington Place.  

Information: okczoo.org .  

The debut for the OKC Zoo's new light spectacle was a dazzling success last year, and this year's edition features more than 60 new light sculptures highlighting wildlife, aquatic animals and prehistoric creatures that can be viewed in the estimated half-hour driving tour. Online reservations are required.  

After the drive-thru experience, visitors can park and re-enter the zoo for an immersive walking tour that starts in the entry plaza with an original musical light performance designed by the Miranda Family Lights. The walking tour continues with interactive light displays through the Children’s Zoo and along the lakeside pathway.  

Daily hours are 5:30 to 11 p.m., with the last check-in at 10 p.m.

Downs Family Christmas Lights Ministry  

When: Through Jan. 2. 

Where: 2900 72 Ave. SE, Norman.  

Information: www.downsfamilychristmas.com .  

An Oklahoma residence once featured on the TV show “The Great Christmas Light Fight," the snazzy drive-up display synchronized to music continues to bring seasonal cheer. The ministry collects donations for the Regional Food Bank. Weather permitting, daily hours are 6 p.m. to midnight. 

Midwest City's Holiday Lights Spectacular  

When: Through Dec. 25.   

Where: Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 8700 E Reno Ave., Midwest City.  

Information: https://www.midwestcityok.org/parksrec/page/holiday-lights-spectacular .  

Started in 1995, the drive-thru spectacle has grown into one of the largest animated light displays in a five-state region, with more than 100 glowing, moving vignettes. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.   

Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Organizers this year have introduced Walking Wednesdays: Drive-thru access is closed from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday to allow groups to walk through the lights. 

John Rex Charter School's Light Up the Holidays 

When: Through Dec. 23. 

Where: John Rex Charter School, 500 W Sheridan Ave. 

Information: https://downtownindecember.com/john-rex-light-show and https://www.facebook.com/johnrexschool . 

The middle-schoolers at the downtown OKC charter school have programmed 16,000 holiday lights that can be viewed in drive-thru and walk-through experiences. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

The drive-thru experience is open from 6 to 10 nightly. Opening night for the walk-through experience is 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15, with interactive lights, hot chocolate and cider vendors, inflatables and more. Subsequent walk-through hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19-23.

Yukon’s Christmas in the Park  

When: Through Dec. 31.   

Where: City Park, Freedom Trail and Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S Holly Ave., Yukon.   

Information: www.yukonok.gov/ChristmasinthePark .   

Billed as the state's largest drive-thru light display, the City of Yukon's setup boasts more than 5 million lights and 500 charming displays spread over three interconnected parks, where an ice skating rink and Santa Express Train add to the holiday spirit. Visitors also can walk through the free light show.  

Donations are welcome. Daily hours are 6 to 11 p.m.  

Purcell's Lights from the Heart 

When: Through Dec. 31. 

Where: Purcell City Lake, 1400 Chandler Rd., Purcell.

Information: https://www.facebook.com/purcellslightsfromtheheart . 

The two-mile drive-thru display features an array of vignettes, from toy soldiers and snowflakes to candy canes and Christmas penguins. Other seasonal treats include kettle corn, hot chocolate and selfies with Santa on Saturdays. 

Daily hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. 

Chickasha Festival of Light  

Where: Shannon Springs Park, 2400 S 9, Chickasha.   

Information: https://chickashafestivaloflight.org .  

Visitors can walk or drive through the nationally recognized 43-acre illuminated spectacle. In honor of its 30th anniversary, organizers introduced this year a new walk-through-only attraction called the Frozen Forest . Admission is free, but donations are accepted.  

Additional treats include an ice skating rink, Ferris wheel, carriage rides and food trucks. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.  

For the first three weekends of December, celebrants can ride the Santa Shuttle from Chickasha's new downtown park — home of the famed new 50-foot leg lamp statue — to Shannon Springs Park. Round-trip shuttle rides are $2 per person, children 3 and younger ride free, and proceeds benefit Chickasha Public Schools.  

Rhema Christmas Lights   

When: Through Jan. 2.   

Where: Rhema Bible Church campus, 1025 W Kenosha, Broken Arrow.   

Information: https://www.rhemalights.org .   

Started in 1982, the display features millions of lights adorning the 110-acre campus, where people can walk or drive through for free. The show draws nearly 500,000 visitors annually from Oklahoma and surrounding states.  

Hours are 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. daily; donations are appreciated. Horse-drawn carriage rides and concessions are available.

Route 66 Christmas Chute  

Where: 101 E Dewey Ave., Sapulpa.  

Information: https://route66christmaschute.com . 

Two years in the making, this new attraction invites people to walk historic Route 66 under 800-foot-long canopies adorned with ornaments, lights and decor in 10 yuletide themes. The singular, walkable Christmas experience also includes events every weekend, pop-up-shops and a scavenger hunt. Daily hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  

POSTOAK Lodge & Retreat's Holiday Adventure Zip  

When: Select dates through Dec. 28.  

Where: 5323 W 31 Street N, Tulsa. 

Information: https://postoaklodge.com . 

Want to add an adrenaline rush to your holiday lights experience? For $35 a person, gear up and go down the retreat's longest zip line through the woods, which is decked out in an array of seasonal lights and displays.  

Winter on Western

When: Through Jan. 1. 

Where: Western Avenue between NW 63 and Grand Boulevard.  

Information: https://www.facebook.com/WesternAve .  

The local favorite display of dazzling light-wrapped trees made a comeback in 2021 and continues this year.  

Muskogee's Garden of Lights  

Where: Honor Heights Park, 1400 Honor Heights Drive, Muskogee.   

Information: https://www.muskogeeparks.org .  

Drive through and view 130 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the season, with the park's famed azalea bushes illuminated to simulate their spring blooms. Hayrides and concessions are available.  

Admission is $5 a car and $10 per bus or passenger van, with free admission on Mondays.  

Edmond Electric's Luminance  

Where: Mitch Park, 1501 W Covell Rd., Edmond.   

Information: https://edmondlights.com .   

Stroll through 40 3-D displays adjacent to the Edmond Ice Rink. Daily hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free.  

Kringle's Christmas Land  

When: Through Dec. 31.  

Where: 12520 S Date Place, Jenks.    

Information: www.facebook.com/KringlesChristmasLand .   

In 2020, Ben Sumner’s stunning display of vintage mechanized holiday decorations earned him $50,000 on the ABC series “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Lights are on daily from 6 to 10 p.m. sharp. 

Union Station Illumination 

Where: Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7. 

Information: scissortailpark.org .   

The free synchronized holiday music and lighting experience brightens the historic landmark from 6 to 10 nightly. 

Visitors can check out other attractions like the 40-foot holiday tree, giant menorah and Cocoa Cottage and Village spread across the downtown OKC park, which has several events planned throughout the season.  

Muskogee's Castle Christmas  

Where: Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee.   

Information: www.okcastle.com .  

Celebrants can drive through the Castleton Village, featuring thousands of colorful lights, for free (donations are accepted). Visitors also can pay to take a camel, train or hayride. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. daily.  

Automobile Alley Lights 

When: Through Jan. 9.  

Where: Broadway Avenue between NW 4 and 10.  

Information: https://www.automobilealley.org .   

The historic downtown OKC district dazzles this time of year, with more than 600,000 kaleidoscopic LED lights curtaining the buildings along North Broadway and its side streets.

Ardmore Festival of Lights 

When: Through Dec. 30. 

Where: Ardmore Regional Park, 2704 N Rockford Rd., Ardmore. 

Information: https://chickasawcountry.com/events/ardmore-festival-of-lights . 

The 1.5-mile drive-thru show is one of the largest holiday light displays in southern Oklahoma. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.  

Philbrook Festival 

When: Select nights through Dec. 24.  

Where: Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Rd., Tulsa. 

Information: https://philbrook.org . 

The indoor/outdoor holiday experience includes thousands of holiday lights, cocoa by the fire, visits from Santa, $5 make-and-take art projects and more. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, 15-17 and 21-24.  

Advanced timed entry tickets are required. Tickets are $8 for members, free for members 17 and younger, $18 for adults and $6 for youths.  

Woodward's Crystal Christmas 

Where: 305 Temple Houston Dr, Woodward. 

Information: https://www.facebook.com/crystalchristmaswoodward .  

What began in 1995 as a small local light show now shines with more than 2 million holiday lights and 40 animated displays. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturdays.  

Chickasaw Cultural Center's Celebration of Lights  

Where: 867 Cooper Memorial Rd., Sulphur. 

Information: https://chickasawcountry.com/events/celebration-of-lights-at-the-chickasaw-cultural-center . 

The Chickasaw Nation's museum boasts a drive-thru light extravaganza with dozens of displays featuring traditional Christmas themes along with unique cultural additions. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. daily.  

Elk City's Christmas in the Park 

Where: Ackley Park, W 3 Street and Pioneer Road, Elk City.  

Information: https://www.facebook.com/visitelkcityoklahoma . 

Millions of lights and hundreds of festive displays brighten the western Oklahoma park from 6 to 11 nightly.  

Free activities like a Holly Jolly Trolley, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Mistletoe Express and more are offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 17.  

Woolaroc's Wonderland of Lights 

When: Select dates through Dec. 18.  

Where: Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville. 

Information: https://www.woolaroc.org . 

The historic ranch's grounds and buildings are covered with 750,000 lights, and visitors can look for the Holiday Horseman riding across the grounds. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Admission is $6 for adults and teens, $1 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and younger and Woolaroc members.  

Twin Bridges Park of Lights  

When: Through Dec. 30.  

Where: Grand Lake State Park, 14801 S Oklahoma Highway 137, Fairland.  

Information: https://www.facebook.com/twinbridgesparkpartners2 . 

The park's Twin Bridges Area is illuminated with 40 holiday displays. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. daily.  

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Discover the Magic of Oklahoma City Zoo Safari Lights

‘Tis the season to brighten the OKC skyline with the glow of OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS ! Back with  ALL NEW  larger-than-life light displays, OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS returns nightly beginning Saturday, November 11 through Monday, January 1 from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. Feel the holiday cheer with never-before-seen wildlife-themed light sculptures, animated light displays, festive treats, and themed photo opportunities.

OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS attendees can experience the wonder from the warmth and comfort of their vehicles, along a driving course through the Zoo by purchasing Drive-Thru Admission. Drive-thru admission includes admission to the drive-thru course for one vehicle and up to four walk-thru admissions. Additional walk-thru admissions can be purchased separately.

Attendees also have the option to enjoy a separate walking experience by purchasing Walk-Thru Admission. In a brand-new pathway starting in the Zoo’s entry plaza, winding through the Children’s Zoo and outside of the Jungle Gym Playground, the walk-thru course features a musical light show produced by the Miranda Family of Edmond, interactive light exhibits, s’mores stations, photo ops and more!

The Drive-Thru course and Walk-Thru course are located on separate pathways. To experience the full OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, we recommend purchasing Drive-Thru Admission.

For more details on what to expect from your OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS experience,  click here!  

The OKC Zoo will be hosting a Sensory-Friendly Night for SAFARI LIGHTS on Wednesday, November 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will discover a less sensory-stimulating environment with lower crowd attendance, limited flashing lights and reduced sounds while experiencing SAFARI LIGHTS.

Online reservations are required for OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, no drive-up purchases will be allowed. OKC Zoo SAFARI LIGHTS ticket sales are final. This experience is non-refundable and no time changes or date exchanges will be offered. Please plan accordingly. Tickets are limited to ensure optimal guest experience.

!! WARNING !! This show may not be safe for some people with epilepsy and may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

Address: 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, 73111

Pricing: Drive-thru: $70/vehicle Walk-thru: $16/person

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Newsletter signup, visitor guide, okc zoo hosts sensory-friendly night for popular holiday event, safari lights.

Bright lights, cheerful music, and boisterous crowds are a part of holiday festivities, but for those with sensory issues, the onslaught of visual and auditory stimuli can be overwhelming. For the second year, OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS presented by OG&E will include a Sensory-Friendly Night at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden on Wednesday, November 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. with the last entry at 9 p.m. This designated night is designed to provide a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities to enjoy OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, its light displays and activities.

“Little changes can make a huge difference for guests dealing with sensory issues,” said Jenna Dodson, OKC Zoo’s events manager. “OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS is one of the Zoo's most magical experiences and we want to share it with as many people as possible. Sensory-Friendly Night is just one of the ways our teams are working to make the Zoo inclusive for everyone.”

During the Sensory-Friendly Night, guests will discover a less sensory stimulating environment with lower crowd attendance, limited flashing lights, quieter music and a specified quiet area inside the OKC Zoo’s Canopy Restaurant for anyone that needs to take a break from the event trail. Advance reservations are required for the Sensory-Friendly Night and capacity is limited so book now at www.okczoo.org/safari-lights .

Discover OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS and go wild for all that sparkles and shines! Reservations are now open for OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS occurring nightly Saturday, November 11 through New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2024 with drive-thru and walk-thru experiences from 5:30 to 11 p.m. with the last check-in at 10 p.m. OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS will be open on holiday nights including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Online reservations are required for OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS and can be made at  www.okczoo.org/safari-lights . Drive-up purchases will not be accepted. Tickets are limited to ensure optimal guest experience. Admission for the drive-thru experience is $70 per vehicle ($60 for members) and includes up to 4 walk-thru admission tickets. Admission for the walk-thru only is $16 per guest ages 3 and older ($14 for members). Supporting OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS sponsors include Devon, MidFirst Bank and Magic 104.1

The Oklahoma City Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with the last entry at 4 p.m. The Zoo will be closed to the public during the daytime on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Tuesdays and Wednesdays between December 5 and February 7, 2024. Purchase advance Zoo admission tickets at  okczoo.org/tickets  and avoid the entry lines. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the OKC Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner. Regular daytime admission is $16 for adults and $13 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free.

Stay connected with the Zoo on  Facebook ,  X ,  Instagram ,  Threads ,  Linktree  and  TikTok , and by visiting our  blog  stories. Take a wild approach with your gift-giving this holiday season and consider a 12-month, ZOOfriends Membership Passport to the OKC Zoo. Membership Passports provide general admission year-round and exclusive offers while supporting the Zoo’s ongoing animal care and conservation programs. Now through January 1, 2024, those who buy a new membership will receive a coupon good for one plush animal, regularly priced at $24.99, for FREE from the Zoo’s Safari Gift shop! View all Passport options and purchase online at  okczoo.org/membership