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Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo

Walk-through light display at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, Washington

2026 dates

November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Open days

Nightly; closed December 24 and 25

Hours

4:30pm to 10pm

How you see it

Walk-through

Price

Timed tickets. Online timed tickets required (on sale Oct 19). Nov 27 to Dec 13: $16 Mon-Thu, $22 Fri-Sun; Dec 14 to Jan 3: $22 nightly; ages 2 and under free. Free parking

Christmas Eve and Day

Closed Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day

What stands out

• Over 1.5 million lights across the zoo, with a tunnel of lights
• Dog Nights on set dates let you bring a dog
• A sensory-friendly night with softer lighting and quieter music on January 9
• The aquariums are closed during the event

Source

Everything above comes from pdza.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 Washington

• Garden d'Lights, Bellevue: 2026 dates not announced
• Village of Lights: Christmastown, Leavenworth: Nov 27 to Dec 24, 2026

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

Also in Washington: 2 Christmas markets and 5 tree farms.