Walk on the Wild Side!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, 2012
- Nov. 23-25; Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9; Dec. 14-16; Dec. 21-23
Nightly, Dec. 26-30, 2012
Tickets to Wild Lights will be sold until 8:15 p.m. each night.
Light Displays – Hundreds of thousands of bulbs light up the Zoo!
- Penguins in paradise
- Swan Lake
- Fantasy butterfly garden
- Snowfall Flurry Walk
- Poppin’ prairie dogs
- Gingerbread Village
- Numerous trees and plantings ablaze in lights
Free Activities & Attractions
- Go nose-to-beak with the birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast.
- Get buggy at Monsanto Insectarium.
- Fireside stories: Gather ’round the fire as storytellers like Tundra Tom spin wintry tales about penguins, reindeer and other wildlife. Perhaps Arctic Annie will share chronicles of Missouri critters that live all around us. Come fluff your fur, warm your paws, and perk up your listening ears as you hear captivating animal stories. Sponsored by Prairie Farms.
- Watch a puppet show.
- Hear live performances by local choirs on select nights.
- Visit the Fresh 102.5 Craft Corner in Lakeside Cafe.
Rides
- Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Conservation Carousel. ($3/person, weather permitting)
- Slide along with penguins in “Happy Feet: Mumble’s Wild Ride” 4D motion simulator. ($3/person)
Food & Shopping
- Hot chocolate, meals and snacks will be available for purchase at Lakeside Cafe.
- Shop our gift shops during Wild Lights and receive 10% off any purchase; Zoo members receive a 20% discount.
Admission
- $4 for Zoo members (no passes)
- $5 for general public
- Free for children under 2
- Tickets to Wild Lights will be sold until 8:15 p.m. each night.
Advance ticket orders
You may order Wild Lights tickets online or by phone at (314) 646-4771 for any night of the event. There are no extra fees for online or phone orders, however a $10 minimum is required. Orders must be made before 3 p.m. on the day you plan to attend.
If ordering online, you must print your online confirmation e-mail and present it to a volunteer at the South entrance, along with ID. (Please note, tickets will not be mailed.)
Parking
Free parking is available on the South Lot on Wells Drive near US40/I-64. Enter the event through the South Entrance.
Please note The Living World North Entrance and North Parking Lot will not be open for this event.
Click here for detailed directions.
Advance Group Discount
Groups of 15 or more may receive a group rate of $4 per person by calling in advance. To order group tickets, call (314) 646-4718 or email FSgroupsales@stlzoo.org. Tickets must be ordered by 11 a.m. on the day of your visit.
Sponsors
- U.S. Bank
- North Star Frozen Treats
- Prairie Farms
- Build-A-Bear Workshop® at the Zoo
- Media sponsor Fresh 102.5
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Saint Louis Zoo – U.S. Bank Wild Lights