Holiday Zoolights: Stone Zoo 2022
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Venue: | Stone Zoo |
Dates: | Friday, November 18, 2022 - Sunday, January 8, 2023 |
Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | $ |
Category: | Seasonal Fun |

Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights.
Take a stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, Canada lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. This year, several illuminated large-scale lantern displays will light up your winter's night!
Spanning the 26 acres of Stone Zoo, visitors will walk through the beautifully lit Yukon Creek and see black bears, a bald eagle, Canada lynx, arctic foxes, and even reindeer!
Instagrammable opportunities abound, with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights creating the perfect backdrops for photos.
Looking for more holiday lights near Boston? Visit our guide to find some fun new sparkling experiences to enjoy with friends & family this year.
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======Past Year's Info - Pre-COVID======
This winter wonderland attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights.
ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages each holiday season. Visit black bears, Smoky and Bubba in the festively decorated area around their exhibit.
Stroll through the beautifully lit Yukon Creek and see bald eagles, Canada lynx, arctic foxes and reindeer.
Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to meet one of Stone Zoo’s reindeer up close during the nightly photo opportunities.* Children will want to make sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle.
Learn more about the Stone Zoo
*Holiday Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer
Did you know a reindeer can pull a load of up to 300 pounds? Zoo educators will share fun facts like these during your up-close encounter with these hooved heroes.
Sip hot cocoa, nibble on cookies, have your photo taken with the reindeer, and enjoy exclusive early entry to ZooLights at Stone Zoo. Space is limited – pre-registration is required.
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. (Meet outside the concession gate at 4:00 p.m.)
Cost (includes ZooLights admission): $20 per member participant | $25 non-members. Children under 2 free.
Confirmation will be sent upon registration and is required upon arrival.
Program will be held outside, rain or shine, unless inclement weather cancels ZooLights, in which case, program participants will be notified in advance.
We're Glowin' Green!
Christmas is all about conservation here at Zoo New England! We've swapped nearly all our holiday lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs. You can 'glow' green at home, too! Make the switch to LED, and look for recycling programs to dispose of your old lights the environmentally-friendly way!
HOURS | ↑ top |
Nov. 18 - Jan. 8, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Last entrance will be at 8:30 p.m.)
(Closed Nov. 25 & Dec. 25)
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.zoonewengland.org/engage/zoolights/
LOCATION | ↑ top |
149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA map
Phone: (617) 541-5466
Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
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