Surprise Guests and Joyous Performances during ZooLight Safari
ZooLight Safari present by Wells Fargo will feature special nights with surprise guests to help spread the incredible holiday magic! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal songs and holiday classics as you sing along with our Singing Santa during performances at the Safari Peak. Delight in delicious treats and decadent desserts at the S’mores & More station!
Guests will be captivated by the festive décor as they join Santa and characters, for the lighting ceremony of our nearly 30 ft. tall tree of lights. Take a merry ride on the Shipt Candy Cane Train, go for a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel, dash down the Yuletide Slide, hop on the Santa Rollers, and enjoy fun holiday-themed games on Henley Park!
Love Santa? Capture the joy of your loved ones in a photo with Santa at the Holiday Card Photo Op. Get creative making crafts, decorating ornaments, and writing letters to Santa. Dance and sing the night away under the stars with spectacular live entertainment. Start a new holiday tradition with the Birmingham Zoo during the 2018 ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo!
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
TREE LIGHTING
December 7 – 7:00 pm @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
ENTERTAINMENT
Singing Santa Show
6:00 pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Magic City Literacy Council
December 7- 9 – Storytimes each night at 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm @ Henley Park
*Bring a baby or children’s book to donate to our cause, Books for Babes, and you will get ONE FREE Zoo Ride ticket per guest at the entrance! Baby books will be donated to families at UAB hospital to promote family literacy.
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 9
Beverly’s Dance Studio Night
December 15 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Bella Prima Dance Studio Night
December 18 @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Blue Grass Christmas Featuring The Allen Tolbert Project
December 20
Americana Christmas Featuring Durand Robinson
December 20
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 23
SPECIAL GUESTS
Birmingham Children’s Theater
December 7 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
*Characters from the current BCT productions, Peter Pan and The Snowy Day
Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Night
December 8
Your Favorite Holiday Mouse
December 14
International Crane Foundation: Whooping Crane Mascot
December 15
Miss Alabama Night featuring 2013 Chandler Champion
December 16
Cinderella Queens
December 16
National American Miss of Alabama
December 19
Santa and Mrs. Clause Night
December 22
Miss Appalachian Valley-Greeter
December 22
International Crane Foundation: Whooping Crane Mascot
December 29
SANTA
Pictures with Santa
5:00 – 5:45pm and 7:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Singing Santa Show
6:00 pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 9
December 23
RIDES
Shipt Candy Cane Train, Jingle Bell Carousel, Yuletide Slide, & Santa Rollers
5:00 – 8:45pm every night
*all rides are an additional cost
GAMES
Mistletoe Maze, Reindeer Ring Toss, & more!
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Henley Park
CRAFTS
Letters to Santa
5:00 – 8:45pm Dec 7 – 23 @ Children’s Zoo
Ornaments
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Children’s Zoo
Holiday Sensory Bins
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Children’s Zoo
ZOO GIFT SHOP
Open every night from 5:00 – 9:00pm
FOOD & BEVERAGES
S’mores & More
5:00 – 8:30pm every night @ Safari Peak
*Alcoholic Beverages Available — ages 21 up
Nourish 205 Restaurant
5:00 – 8:30 pm every night with a holiday menu available @ Children’s Zoo
Wild Burger Restaurant
5:00 – 8:30 pm Sunday – Thursday for snacks & drinks ONLY @ Safari Peak
5:00 – 8:30 pm Friday & Saturday with a limited food menu @ Safari Peak
Side Track Snack Station
5:00 – 8:30pm every night @ train depot
HOURS & PRICING
WHEN
December 7 – 9
December 14 – 23
December 26 – 31
*The Zoo will CLOSE EARLY at 4 pm every night of ZooLight Safari.
TIME
5:00 – 9:00pm
WHERE
Birmingham Zoo
PRICING
*Members Free Admission
Non-Members $10 Admission
Ride Tickets $3.50 — not included with admission
Unlimited Attraction Wristband $10 — not included with admission
PARKING
Parking at the Zoo is FREE
**Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10 — Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in the dashboard of car.
WEATHER
**Weather Permitting – ZooLight Safari and all related activities are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change.