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The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for our Tasting Flight event.

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WildLanterns: Ugly Sweater Night

Name: WildLanterns: Ugly Sweater Night
Start: 2025-12-19T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-19T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Woodland Park Zoo

December 19, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A smiling couple stands arm-in-arm at night in front of a brightly lit dragon display. The woman wears a blue striped sweater, and the man wears a red sweater with a reindeer design. Both look happy and festive.

Break out your boldest, brightest, and most delightfully tacky holiday sweaters! Join us for a night of lighthearted fun as guests of all ages parade their festive fashion through a glowing world of lanterns and holiday cheer. Whether your sweater jingles, sparkles, or just makes people smile, this themed night is the perfect way to celebrate the season in cozy, quirky style.

Illuminate Your Holidays

WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers returns to Woodland Park Zoo this November with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays. Experience an immersive adventure that promises a magical holiday moment for all!

Step Into a Luminous Winter Wonderland

Be inspired by the magic of the holiday season as you stroll along the Wonderland Trail past woodland creatures from the Pacific Northwest and marvel at our majestic Mount Rainier. See a spectacular world of reptiles and fish while wandering through our Meandering Mangrove. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers as you journey Beneath the Blossoms of amazing botanical blooms. Then, step into the future at the Forest Trailhead—a luminous celebration of the incredible animals coming to Woodland Park Zoo’s new exhibit opening in 2026. Get an illuminated sneak peek at some of the forest ambassadors—like red pandas and tree kangaroos—that will soon call our zoo their home. And make sure to stop by the Interactive Zone—a space where imaginations of all ages can run wild!