<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1YxLWI_1H3pOCtI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1YxLWI_1H3pOCtI00" width="1000" height="698" ><figcaption>Oregon Zoo</figcaption></figure>PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Zoo's annual ZooLights festival returns to Portland on November 20th, presented by U.S. Bank. The holiday event features shimmering life-size animal silhouettes, glittering forests of lighted trees and illuminated rides aboard the zoo train.The seasonal light displays highlight the zoo's wildlife conservation efforts alongside festive light installations. Prior to the main opening, the zoo hosts BrewLights on November 13th–14th, a 21-and-older event that pairs craft beverages and live music with the glowing zoo displays.This year's festival features a combination of new installations and returning favorites. Among the highlights is a display celebrating the Oregon Coast and its native marine life, including otters, seals, sea lions, urchins, sea stars and crabs. In the central plaza, illuminated panels showcase the zoo's conservation work for species such as California condors, northwestern pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. Additionally, glowing wildlife lanterns depicting flamingos, beavers, bears and elephants line the train route.Jamie Inglis, the zoo events director, noted that the event is largely produced by local staff. “ZooLights brings the magic of the holidays to life,” Inglis said. “Most of the installations are completed by our staff right here at the zoo, which makes it extra special for all of us.”BrewLights offers visitors the opportunity to sample more than 100 local beers, seltzers and ciders provided by approximately 50 Northwest vendors. Guests can stroll among millions of lights while enjoying live musical performances across the zoo grounds.Event organizers are offering complimentary public transit access for all ticket holders through a partnership with TriMet. Inglis explained that event passes double as light rail transit passes. “Plus you can take MAX to ZooLights or BrewLights on us,” Inglis said. “Your admission ticket is also your TriMet 'ticket to ride' to and from the zoo on your admission date.”ZooLights and BrewLights require separate tickets from regular daytime zoo admission. All visitors, including zoo members, must reserve tickets online in advance. Members receive a 20% discount on regularly priced ZooLights tickets and have access to an exclusive preview night on November 15th.Tickets for both events are available for purchase online at oregonzoo.org/lights.</div></body>

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Zoo's annual ZooLights festival returns to Portland on November 20th, presented by U.S. Bank. The holiday event features shimmering life-size animal silhouettes, glittering forests of lighted trees and illuminated rides aboard the zoo train. The seasonal light displays highlight the zoo's wildlife conservation efforts...

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ZooLights returns — bigger and brighter than ever

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