The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Merry & Bright Canopy Lights on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour. This glowing treetop celebration brings the magic of the holidays to life! Experience a holiday adventure like no other: glowing canopies above, mesmerizing zoo animals all around, and magic in every moment. 

This year’s event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on select nights in November and December: November 28^th and 29^th, and December 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th, 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, and 30^th. Final tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each night.

Guests of all ages will journey through illuminated walkways and platforms suspended high above the forest floor. Thousands of twinkling lights transform the canopy into a winter wonderland, complete with enchanting photo ops and views of the zoo’s fascinating nocturnal residents.

“We love seeing the Canopy Tour come alive during Merry & Bright,” says Nathaniel Wagner, Adventure Park Supervisor. “It offers visitors a rare chance to enjoy the scenery around and within the zoo in a beautifully lit nighttime setting that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable.”

Before or after enjoying the Canopy Tour experience, guests at Merry & Bright can warm themselves by a fire with hot chocolate and s’mores at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building. Holiday shopping will also be available at the Base Camp or inside the Zoo’s Visitor Center, and guests can purchase a membership to receive exclusive deals and discounts throughout the year.

Tickets for Merry & Bright Canopy Lights are $10 for adults and $8 for Children (3-15) and Seniors (62+). Kids under 3 are free. Members receive a discount of $2 per ticket when logged into your membership account online or when purchasing at the door. New this year: group reservations and private evening bookings are available by request! Contact us today for more information.

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