Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Christmas Eve

The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve. The Mayan Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve. The Canopy Tour will be closed. 

Christmas Day

The NEW Zoo will be open for regular hours on Christmas Day.  The Mayan Restaurant and the Canopy Tour will be closed. Grab-and-Go snacks will be available for sale in the gift shop building.  

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

Merry & Bright Canopy Lights

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canop......More

The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment.  This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28th and 29th, and December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night. Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents. “We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.” Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year. Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.   Important Update: Merry & Bright Canopy Lights Cancelled for December 13 Due to extreme cold, Merry & Bright has been CANCELED on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. If you purchased tickets for Dec 13, watch your email (including junk & spam folders) for details about redeeming your tickets. You can reach us with questions at [email protected] Thank you again for understanding and stay warm! Purchase Tickets:  Friday Dec 12Friday Dec 19Saturday Dec 20Friday Dec 26Saturday Dec 27Sunday Dec 28Monday Dec 29Tuesday Dec 30/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ 

New Year's Eve

The NEW Zoo and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve. Stay tuned for additional information as the date approaches.