Toledo Zoo Lights before Christmas!


The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

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