L.A. Zoo’s Animals Aglow exhibit makes for festive holiday fun. (photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Zoo)

Celebrate the holidays at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow presented by The Angela Collier Foundation with two exciting events that promise to bring joy and excitement to all.

Ring in the New Year at the Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year at this all-ages event, which includes express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights, a buffet dinner featuring lemon herb chicken, short rib, roasted spiced carrots and garlic mashed potatoes, along with dessert, hot chocolate station, dancing and a live broadcast of the Times Square ball drop. Celebrate with a New Year toast featuring sparkling wine or apple cider at 9 p.m. Tickets are $95 for adults (18+) and $79 for children (2–17), available online only.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones as you welcome 2025.

L.A. Zoo Lights is a dazzling world of lantern sculptures and lights, with exciting new elements that will delight and entertain the entire family. Journey through enchanting landscapes of alpine forests, rainforests and rivers, all illuminated by spectacular sculptural lights showcasing large-scale animal and vibrant nature-themed wonders. New this year is a festive holiday sections featuring immersive lights and displays, spectacular holiday photo spots, rides on the carousel, and other cheery fun. Guests 21 and older can enjoy beer, wine and spiked hot cocoa available every night, and cash bars Friday-Sunday.

The L.A. Zoo welcomes guests to celebrate the holidays in its illuminated magical setting, creating a truly beautiful and memorable way to celebrate the season. For information and to purchase tickets, visit lazoolights.org.