One of Winnipeg’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Zoo Lights presented by Red River Co-op returns to Assiniboine Park Zoo for 30 dazzling nights, from Friday, November 21, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026. Some event highlights to get excited about are…Over 1.75 million lights illuminating a two-kilometer winter walking trail. Dazzling displays, including the Enchanted Jungle, alongside returning favourites like the LOVE sign and life-sized Zoo Lights Express train. Frosty fun and games such as LED hula hoops, Manitoba’s largest light maze, a glow in the snow arcade, and new activities like croquet, box hockey, and snowshoeing. Cozy fire pits, perfect for warming frosty fingers and toes and roasting s’mores. A new indoor display area featuring a stunning show of cascading aurora lights. Delicious food and drinks, including hot chocolate, savoury snacks, sweet seasonal treats, and specialty beverages for an extra holiday indulgence. Live entertainment with carolers, fire dancers, and light performers adding festive sparkle throughout the evening. There are some special events to make note of too! Like, Sensory Night – Wednesday, December 3. A modified Zoo Lights experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, featuring reduced capacity, adjusted lighting, and softer sound levels. Also, there will be some New Year’s celebrations including New Year’s Eve (December 31). You can ring in the new year with live music, light shows, festive food and drink specials, and countdowns throughout the night. All ages welcome! Plus, New Year’s Day (January 1) – Keep the celebration going with live music and cozy festivities on the first evening of 2026. See you there! PS Santa Claus visits nightly until December 23.
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