by Noella Noelophile®
L.A. Zoo Lights starts two weeks from today! And this year, it’s going to be even better.
We’ve had the opportunity to “ooh” and “ahh” at their gorgeous and whimsical Christmas displays for several Christmas seasons now. It’s become a tradition for us.
As you’ll notice from my 2018 post, it’s breathtaking, creative, festive–and a lot of fun.
This year’s new additions include something created especially for the L.A. Zoo: the world’s largest illuminated pop-up storybook, according to a press release from Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association!
In addition, GLAZA says, there will be additional light animals, handcrafted Chinese silk lanterns and an expansion of the popular “Twinkle Tunnel”.
But I’m most looking forward to seeing another new addition.
L.A. Zoo says, in their preview email, that there will be a high-tech display where dancing lights react to guests’ voices! Can’t wait to see this one.
Now, what if you’ve never been to L.A. Zoo Lights? Their press material describes it as “a self-guided, 60- to 90-minute stroll through large areas of the Zoo…”
USA Today has named L.A. Zoo Lights among the top 10 “Best Zoo Lights” in the nation, multiple times.
In my own words and experience, though, it’s a magical evening.
With displays based on wildlife, creative exhibits such as animal statues in light-projected patterned Christmas sweaters and walkways through what looks like an enchanted forest of colored lights, L.A. Zoo Lights is always something special.
This, their sixth Christmas season, will, in all probability, uphold that tradition. I can’t wait to tell you about it, firsthand.
And, a personal note–don’t miss the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, playing Christmas music! We certainly won’t.
L.A. Zoo Lights happens nightly, Friday, November 15th, 2019, through Sunday, January 5, 2020, from 6 – 10 pm. Closed November 28, December 24 and December 25th. Here’s the link for information.