WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo

Wild Lights transforms The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens into a dazzling holiday wonderland with millions of lights, walk-through exhibits, a 30-foot Christmas tree, the Tunnel of Lights, and the G-Scale model train decked out for the season. Stroll the African Safari pathways to spot rhinos, giraffes, zebras and African painted dogs, snap a free photo with Santa (through Dec 24) or the Grinch (Dec 26–30), and toast s’mores at Pronghorn Picnic Place — Bighorn Café serves dinner, with beer, wine and specialty cocktails for guests 21+.

Special nights: Jingle Pups dog night Dec 10, Adults Only (18+) night Dec 17, and Pride Night Dec 18. Open select nights only — advance reservations recommended, capacity is limited each night.