Zoo Atlanta: IllumiNights
Get ready for Zoo Atlanta's holiday lights spectacle this season!
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- Food is permitted, but alcohol, glass items, and straws/lids from fast food are not
- The event will proceed irrespective of weather conditions
- Children below 12 years old must be with an adult
Key Details
- Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
Inclusions
- Admission to IllumiNights (5:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
Exclusions
- Daytime Admission to Zoo Atlanta
- Carousel and VR Experience
- Food and beverage
- Parking costs
Good to Know
- In the event of rain, please bring the appropriate gear. As safety is our number-one priority, in the event weather conditions are assessed to be a safety hazard, Zoo Atlanta reserves the right to close or cancel the event
- IllumiNights is a separate ticketed event, so all daytime guests will be asked to leave the Zoo by 5 p.m. so we can set up for the evening. If you have a daytime ticket, you may then reenter using your IllumiNights between 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- Paid public parking is available in the Cherokee Avenue lot (flat rate of $6 during IllumiNights) and in the Grant Park Gateway parking facility on Boulevard. Lots are patrolled, but please leave valuable items at home or secure them out of view
Description
Discover Atlanta’s holiday tradition IllumiNights at the Zoo.
This festive event returns bigger and brighter, transforming the Zoo into a nighttime wonderland.
Walk a mile-long trail filled with hundreds of lanterns of animals and scenes from around the world. Enjoy hot cocoa or holiday cocktails for guests 21 and older, and roast marshmallows at fire pits.
IllumiNights is an evening event, meaning the lanterns are the Zoo wildlife. Zoo animals go indoors before dark. Please visit us during the day for animal viewing.
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
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- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date
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