Wild Nights and Holiday Lights 2019

Thousands of bright and colorful lights, sparkling ornaments and trees, lighted animal figures, and displays transform the zoo sanctuary with holiday spirit. The Barnyard Experience serves as the entrance to the event, where guests can visit with Gus the horse and Ernie the Zebu. A special seat awaits Santa Claus, who will visit each night of the event through December 23. Santa Paws, the zoo sanctuary bear mascot, will be on hand each night to pose for photo ops. Local caroling groups and musicians provide the merry sounds of the season, and the Folsom Valley Railway miniature steam train provides special nighttime rides.

Zookeepers will provide special food and treats for a variety of the animals that enjoy being out in their exhibit spaces at night, and volunteer docents will share fun facts and stories about the animals.

All proceeds from the Holiday Lights event benefit the zoo sanctuary animals.