Oakland Zoo Lights
Dec. 4, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Oakland,
Calif.--Oakland Zoo Lights is an annual
holiday event held each December in which the
animals sleep, but the humans get to see
hundreds of illuminating holiday lights on a
walk path. Unlike the Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power Drive-thru, or the Del Mar
Fair's holiday lights show at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds, this event is an enjoyable, healthy
stroll with no car traffic, so you can take your
time and take photos.
ZooLights 2009 at Oakland Zoo
Plug into ZooLights 2009
Friday - Sunday: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: 9777 Golf Links Rd.,
Oakland, CA
oaklandzoo.org
Admission Prices: $7.50 Adult; $5.50 child.
Call: (510) 632-9525. oaklandzoo.org
On December 4, 2009, the sun will go down and
ZooLights will turn on at the Oakland Zoo. This
is a family-friendly event without the hustle
and bustle – more of a relaxing way to take in
the holiday season. It’s one thing to see photos
of the event and it’s another to actually take
in the festival of lights for yourself!
During the evenings in December the Oakland Zoo
literally transforms into a holiday wonderland.
Hundreds of LED lights illuminate the night sky,
taking on the shapes of animals, candy canes,
lollipops, and, of course, Santa Claus! As you
walk along the night paths of the Zoo,
brightly-colored lights and festive music fill
the air. The holiday spirit surrounds you and is
a gentle reminder of what this season is all
about.
So, bundle up with a warm scarf, grab a cup of
hot chocolate, and tap your toes to familiar
holiday tunes while watching the ZooLights
meadow show. Then, add a little jingle to your
step as you mingle through Santa’s Village and
into a fantasyland of giant toy soldiers and
gingerbread men. Wrap up the evening with a
train ride on the Snowball Express. You’ll
experience this holiday tradition while seeing
breathtaking views of the Bay Area. ZooLights is
an annual festival of lights you don’t want to
miss!
Other Oakland holiday events
include the
Jack London Square Tree Lighting.
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