Lights Before Christmas at Toledo Zoo

About this event

Exciting Opportunity for Work and Play Families! 🎄✨

We are thrilled to offer Work and Play immediate families the chance to attend the Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium! This magical event is packed with holiday cheer, and tickets are limited... so don't miss out!

Please Note: Tickets are for immediate family members only (those living in the same household). Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate extended family, babysitters, or guests outside of your household. The one exception is a caregiver or respite care worker.

THE TICKETS ARE NOT DATE SPECIFIC. YOU MUST GO BETWEEN DECEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2026. ENJOY!!

About Lights Before Christmas:

✨ Over 1 Million Lights

• Enjoy an 85-foot spruce tree decorated with over 35,000 LED bulbs and over 200 illuminated animal images !

🎢 Rides & Activities

• Take a ride on the Holly Jolly Express , glide down the ice slide , and explore the African Animal Carousel .

• Don’t miss the Swanton Model Train Railroad Club’s display!

🎅 Holiday Fun

• Tree Lighting Ceremony , reindeer encounters , and photos with Santa will be sure to delight!

🍫 Food & Drinks

• Warm up with hot chocolate, homemade fudge, baked goods , or enjoy a selection from the full bar .

🎤 More Festive Attractions

• Sing along with the Talking Tree and experience live animal encounters throughout the night!

Tickets are first come, first serve —so grab yours while they last! 🎟️

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Instructions & Important Details: IMPORTANT

In place of our group photo, we are asking everyone to take a family photo at the zoo during your outing. Include your family name within the email. These photos will be sent as a group thank you to our sponsors. We will also need to know what day you attended. Feel free to include a small blurb we can pass on to the sponsors as well. I'm sure they will love that!!

Please Note:

• If you are unable to attend at the last minute, please notify us right away so another family can enjoy the opportunity.

• No-shows may affect eligibility for future opportunities , so please only sign up if you are confident you can attend on time.