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Zoo Lights at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

At San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Lakeshore,聽San Francisco

馃憰It is outdoors, so check the forecast and dress in warm layers.
馃帿Note that ZooLights requires a separate evening ticket from daytime admission.
馃殬Reviewers note that parking is $15 for a full visit.

More than one million lights illuminate fourteen unique zones at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, featuring glowing three-dimensional animal installations, interactive light-up playgrounds, and a frozen zone alongside the Dinos Rule! exhibition during evening hours.

Over 1 million lights
14 holiday zones
3D animal installations
Frozen photo zone

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Friday, November 6

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  • Over 1 million lights
  • 14 holiday zones
  • 3D animal installations
  • Frozen photo zone
  • San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
  • Lakeshore
  • San Francisco

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