The Oklahoma City Zoo is preparing for another holiday season with the return of the OKC Zoo Safari Lights.
Guests can now reserve their spot for the OKC Zoo Safari Lights online. The OKC Zoo Safari Lights begins Saturday, Nov. 12 and runs nightly through New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The drive-through and walk-through experiences will be available from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m., with the last check-in being at 10 p.m.
Presented by OG&E, the OKC Zoo Safari Lights is a Christmas light event that offers guests of all ages the opportunity to see larger-than-life sculptures on a driving tour through the OKC Zoo. After driving, guests can park and re-enter the Zoo for additional, interactive light displays, photos, festive treats, and more. Even Santa will be apart of the festivities ad available for photo opportunities on weekends during the Safari Lights from Nov. 12 through Dec. 11, and daily from Dec. 15-25 in the Zoo's Canopy Restaurant.
A new addition to this year's Safari Lights celebration is Dinner with Santa. This festive, family-friendly dinner event occurs on Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 2 through Dec. 17 and includes activities like ornament making and cookie decorating.
The OKC Zoo Safari Lights will be open on holiday nights, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Advanced online reservations are required for the OKC Zoo Safari Lights driving tours. Online reservations and ticket sales opened on Monday, Sept. 26, and are limited, so make sure to purchase early!
To purchase your tickets, click here.
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