United States

Houston

A large, spread-out Texas city where the METRORail Red Line links downtown, the Museum District and Hermann Park.

Houston Zoo Lights runs from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. It is open 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., and last entry is at 9:30 p.m. The zoo is closed on 9 December and Christmas Eve. It opens on Christmas Day for the first time.

Your ticket is good only on the date you pick. You can enter any time after the arrival time printed on it. The ticket store lists prices from $24.95 to $44.95, and you see the exact price when you pick a date. Children 2 and under are free, and children 3 and older need their own ticket. Member Preview Nights are 17 and 18 November at $14.95. Military, first responders and educators get 10% off with ID.

The zoo has no parking lot of its own. Free parking is available in Hermann Park, and lots G, F, E, H and I are about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the entrance. The Zoo Lights page says parking can fill up quickly. On the METRORail Red Line, get off at Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo and walk about 10 minutes. The fare is $1.25, and the ride from Central Station Main takes about 18 minutes.