The Toledo Zoo's "Lights Before Christmas" event for 2025 will run from approximately
November 21 to December 31, 2025
. It features over one million lights, more than 200 illuminated animal images, an ice slide, and a beer garden. Timed admission tickets are required for guaranteed entry and will be available for purchase closer to the event date, with separate pricing for members and non-members.
Event details
- Dates: November 21–December 31, 2025
- Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Toledo, OH 43609
- Hours: The exact hours for 2025 have not been announced yet, but based on previous years, they are typically from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
- Features:
- More than one million lights
- More than 200 illuminated animal images
- An 85-foot Norway spruce tree with 30,000 lights
- An ice slide
- A beer garden
- Tickets: Timed admission tickets are required for all visitors and will be available for purchase closer to the event. Member reservations are also required for guaranteed admission.
- Reservations: Reserve tickets for specific dates and entry times on the Toledo Zoo website.