by Noella Noelophile®
This Friday, November 18th, the magic begins.
A wisteria tunnel will lead visitors to a light fountain. Tree lights will change, with some help from the drums. Giant animals, including a breathtaking peacock and a fierce alligator, will be awaiting their close-ups.
It’s all happening as the Los Angeles Zoo opens their spectacular “L.A. Zoo Lights” event for Christmas season 2022.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
“Animals Aglow” is the theme, with a reimagined, wildlife-centric series of displays.
Multiple LED light installations celebrate more than 30 of the Zoo’s most beloved animals.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
Guests will experience an approximately 90-minute exploration of the animal kingdom, displayed in desert, garden and jungle landscapes.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
Among the animals you’ll see: giraffes, elephants, koalas and lemurs.
Memories of “L.A. Zoo Lights” past
Visiting L.A. Zoo Lights in past years, I’ve always been struck by the creativity with which the Zoo shares their sense of wonder at the incredible creatures with whom we share the planet.
(L.A. Zoo Lights, 2019.)
(L.A. Zoo Lights, 2018.)
Past LED representations have included elephants with light-projected “ugly Christmas sweaters”, big cats pawing at a “ball of yarn” and red and blue outsized frogs, at home on their lily pads!
And, for 2022…
This year, as always, something new and imaginative has been added.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
The 2022 edition of “L.A. Zoo Lights” includes these breathtaking lantern sculptures.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
Blooming flowers and towering trees add to the enchantment.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
And seeing the “Twinkle Tunnel” in its latest version is a don’t-miss experience.
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Pham/GLAZA and used with permission.)
Best of all, you have some time to enjoy this.
“L.A. Zoo Lights” starts this week, and runs through the third week in January. So amid all the other activities involved in getting ready for Christmas, you can mark your calendar and plan on a special evening, for yourself and/or family and friends, at a time that works best with your schedule.
L. A. Zoo Lights opens at 6 pm, Friday, November 18th, and runs through Sunday, January 22nd, 2023. Hours are 6 pm to 10 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays. L.A. Zoo Lights is closed most Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The box office is open from 5:45 pm to 9 pm, with tickets available at both value and premium rates. Here’s the link for information.