🎄 Zoolightful at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

November 19, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Presented by Hy-Vee & Chesterman Coca-Cola

There’s no place like Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium during the holidays! Zoolightful returns with an all-new, brighter-than-bright experience, featuring more than 800 handcrafted lanterns created in partnership with Tianyu Arts and Culture. Wander through glowing rainforests, shimmering savannas, sparkling oceans and whimsical holiday scenes as the Zoo transforms into a radiant winter wonderland.

✨ What to Expect at Zoolightful:

• Holiday Way: Dazzling pathways filled with giant animal lanterns and festive scenes—perfect for magical family photos.

• Seasonal Treats Everywhere: Enjoy glowing drinks, cozy cocoa, sweet treats and hearty holiday bites throughout the Zoo.

• Reindeer Game Zone: Ride Sue’s Carousel, explore light-up play areas and warm up at cocoa stations.

• Gingerbread Village: Decorate cookies, grab a bite and enjoy the smells of the season at Durham TreeTops Restaurant.

• Santa’s North Pole: Meet Santa, drop off your letters and take complimentary holiday photos.

• Merry Magic Theater: Story time, character meet-and-greets and picture-perfect moments.

• Polar Plaza: Step inside the Wild Explorer pods for Elf Power—a VR mission where you help Santa’s elves spread joy worldwide.

• Frostbite Lounge (21+): A warm, glowing, adults-only space with festive seasonal drinks inside Durham Lodge.

Upgrade your night with a private igloo experience for up to eight guests—including six general admission tickets—and enjoy a cozy retreat in the heart of the lights.

📅 Event Dates:
November 19, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Select nights throughout the season

Get tickets, see the full schedule and learn more at Zoolightful.OmahaZoo.com.

🎶 And don’t forget—keep listening to Star 104.5 Omaha’s Christmas Station, for holiday music, festive fun and your chance to win magical seasonal experiences all season long!