St. Louis Zoo’s Wild Lights Named One of America’s Best Again
The St. Louis Zoo has once again been recognized as one of the best places in America to experience a holiday light display. After several weeks of voting, USA Today released its Top 10 Best Zoo Lights for 2025, and the St. Louis Zoo earned a spot on the list at number seven.
What Makes Wild Lights a Top Holiday Event
Their annual Wild Lights event continues to impress visitors from across the region, drawing families, couples, and holiday enthusiasts who can’t wait to see the zoo transformed into a glowing winter wonderland.
A Million Lights and Dazzling Displays
Wild Lights is the zoo’s signature holiday attraction, featuring more than a million sparkling lights arranged throughout the park. Guests can wander through dazzling lighted tunnels, stroll past beautifully illuminated displays, and take advantage of plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
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Family Activities Beyond the Lights
The experience is designed for all ages, offering not just incredible visuals, but also fun activities like roasting s’mores by the campfire and visiting the always-popular penguin exhibit, which adds an extra touch of winter charm.
To attend Wild Lights, visitors do need to purchase a ticket, and advance online tickets are recommended since the event runs only through the end of December and often sells out on popular nights.
I’ve been to Boo at the Zoo and had an amazing time, but I still haven’t experienced Wild Lights for myself. It’s definitely something I want to do at least once, or maybe even twice, because it looks truly magical.
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