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Wild Lights

Walk-through light display at Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, Michigan

2026 dates

November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Open days

Nov 21-22, 27-29; Dec 4-6, 10-23, 26-31; Jan 2-3

Hours

Fri and Sat 5pm-10:30pm; other nights 5pm-9pm

How you see it

Walk-through

Price

Paid. Tickets from $17; range $17 to $65 including add-ons; members save 10%

Christmas Eve and Day

Closed Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day

What stands out

• Millions of LED lights with 500+ animal and nature displays
• Walk-through Tunnel of Light and Field of Light synced to music
• Front half of the zoo only; back habitats closed for the evening
• Santa meet-and-greet every night until Dec 23

Note: Tickets sell fast; not open Dec 24 or Dec 25

Source

Everything above comes from detroitzoo.org, checked October 2, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you go; light shows can close for weather or sell out on busy nights.

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Other light displays in Michigan

• Magic of Lights at Pine Knob, Clarkston: 2026 dates not announced
• MI Bright Lights, Milford: 2026 dates not announced
• Nite Lites Christmas Light Show, Brooklyn: Nov 26, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
• The Big, Bright Light Show, Rochester: Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027
• Wayne County Lightfest, Westland: Nov 19 to Dec 24, 2026
• Wonderland of Lights, Lansing: 2026 dates not announced

Comparing zoos? Every zoo lights show on our list, with 2026 dates and ticket types.

Also in Michigan: 7 Christmas markets and 5 tree farms.