When does zoo lights open?

Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel: hop on to your choice of 50 animal figurines, as the carousel highlights the Zoo's incredible research and success stories. Please note that all ZooLights attractions are weather permitting. Attractions may not be open during times when temperatures are below 36 degrees. read more

Tickets for ZooLights may be purchased at the Phoenix Zoo during the day until 4 p.m. or at ZooLights when the gate opens at 5:30 p.m. They can also be bought online at for $2 off. Any Night Ticket: $17.95 ($21.95 with Dinos in the Desert Value Ticket: $12.95 ($16.95 with Dinos in the Desert. Zoo members receive a discounted admission. read more

Walk To the Zoo from Two METRORail Stops From the train, exit at either the Hermann Park/Rice U Station or the Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station. Our Medical Center Entrance is open on weekends and major holidays. read more