Have you ever met a real live reindeer? If not, this magical holiday festival is your chance. ZooLights at Stone Zoo is a special month-long event that is sure to dazzle you. It’s the only place where you can wander through a wonderland of lights and meet real reindeer along the way.
ZooLights is a dazzling holiday festival that brings the magic of the season to the zoo.
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The Stone Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland packed with activities, lights and beautiful creatures.
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Best of all, you can meet one of the zoo’s majestic reindeer up close during the nightly photo opportunities.
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The reindeer are also available for a special holiday hot chocolate event. You’ll be able to sip hot cocoa and munch on cookies while having your picture taken with the reindeer and learning about you new hooved friends.
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This year, guests can also visit black blears Smoky and Bubba in their festively decorated den.
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After you’re done meeting the animals, you can stroll along paths that sparkle with thousand of colored lights.
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You can also take a moonlit spin on the carousel. Kids can hop on additional rides like Jungle Fun, Safari Jeep and the Turbo Tub.
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There will be special performances and events throughout the ZooLights festival, such as holiday-themed a cappella shows and Christmas story readings.
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You shouldn’t miss this spectacular holiday event!
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ZooLights will be held Nov. 24 – Dec. 31, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (closed Dec. 25). Non-member adult tickets are $10 each, while non-member child tickets are $8. Stone Zoo is located at 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, Mass.
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Check out the video below for a preview of this magical event, and be sure to visit the Stone Zoo website here to learn more about opening times and ticket prices.
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