Rosamond Gifford Zoo

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Holiday Nights

DECEMBER 4-19 (Fridays and Saturdays)
5-8 p.m.

Enjoy a festive and fun after-hours stroll amid sparkling displays of holiday lights that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Visit with Santa and friends, warm up by the fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, live performances of holiday music, carolers, roving entertainers, and more!

This year will feature our holiday market will be indoors at the Animal Health Center, crafts in the Amur leopard corridor, a *NEW* Holiday Village will come alive in our amphitheater, and many special guests including everyone's favorite snow queen, her sister, their silly snowman friend, and MORE!


Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors!

New York Life

Exhibiting Sponsor

Energy Savors

Exhibiting Sponsor


Calling All Local Artisans and Businesses!

Apply Today!
Apply Today!

Friends of the Zoo is offering a great opportunity for local artisans and businesses to participate in Holiday Nights!

To apply - fill out the online form. 

APPLY TODAY!

For more information, please contact Development Associate Olivia Fottrell at [email protected] or (315) 435-8511 x8518

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