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Holiday Light Spectacular

Start
December 1, 2017 5:00 pm
End
December 1, 2017 9:00 pm

Our family friendly outdoor lights event is a must see this winter season. Free admission. Food and clothing donations appreciated.

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Holiday Lights Spectacular

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: November 17 – December 10

Every Night: December 11 – January 1, 2018

Closed: December 24 & 25

5pm to 9pm

Free Admission

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of over 50 winter and animal characters. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats. Different themed activities featured each December weekend makes visiting extra exciting!

This Weekend December 1 – 3: Classic Holiday

Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes that coordinate with the theme!

Friday, meet the Grinch

Saturday, all about Santa’s helpers, meet our Elf

Sunday, go back to a classic holiday toy with our stilt walking toy soldier

Characters are located by the Main Zoo Front Entrance till 8:30pm.

 

Santa, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Location: Party Gazebo

5pm – 8:30pm

 

Ice Carving Demonstration, FRIDAY ONLY

Location: Ampitheater

5pm – 6:30pm

 

Face Painting, nightly

Location: Touch Tank

Face painting & temporary tattoos between $5 – $8

 

Tis the SEAson Sea Lion Show, nightly

Location: Sea Lion Sound

6pm & 8pm (approx. 15 minutes)

 

Food Options & Gift Shops, nightly

Multiple Locations: s’mores station (outside café), café open, both gift shops open

 

Animal Art Sales, TBD

Location: Reptile House

 

Other Attractions:

-train, carousel, reptile house, aquarium, farm and pony rides OPEN

 

*Don’t forget to drop off your donations at the stations set up outside each entrance*

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: November 17 – December 10 Every Night: December 11 – January 2, 2018 Closed: December 24 & 25 5pm to 9pm