MERRY & BRIGHTER THAN BRIGHT HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE.

Zoo members get 25% off tickets and igloo rentals!

No. Children 2 and under may attend the event at no cost. All children must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Daytime Zoo admission is not included. Daytime hours close at 5 p.m. Admittance to Zoolightful at 6 p.m. requires a separate event ticket for each visitor.

The event will include access to the following habitats, buildings and rides:

- Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium
- Durham Treetops Restaurant
- Durham Lodge and Birthday House
- Lozier Giant Screen Theater Lobby
- Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion
- Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night
- Sue's Carousel

This event will include access to the following food areas:

- Durham TreeTops Restaurant
- Orangutan Oasis
- Sweet Shop at Glacier Bay Landing

Zoolightful offers a variety of food and beverage items available for purchase from three concession areas and three bar locations.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted in Zoolightful or in a private rental igloo.

Exceptions for medical dietary needs must be arranged with Guest Services at (402) 733-8401.

Yes, if space is available. Call Guest Services at (402) 733-8401.

Please contact Guest Services at (402) 733-8401 to receive a new emailed copy of your ticket.

Admission for six guests with one igloo rental

Themed igloo that seats up to six,  heated and furnished

Access to your igloo all night long

Private Attendant and bar service

Pre-ordered menu offerings

Booking an Igloo Onsite:

- If available, same-day igloo reservations can be made at the kiosk inside the Zoo’s Main Entrance.
- Each reservation includes admission for six guests with one igloo rental.
- Concessions and bar service are available nightly. Purchases can be brought back to your igloo.

Capacity and Reservation Time:

- Each reservation includes admission for six guests with one igloo rental.
- Each igloo seats six comfortably, with a maximum of eight guests. Parties over six need extra admission tickets; groups over eight should reserve an additional igloo if available.
- If available, you should book an additional igloo for groups over eight guests.
- All guests must be present at check-in.
- Igloos are reserved for the full event time: 6–9:30 p.m.
- Children ages 2 and under do not count toward the 6-person capacity and do not require a ticket.

Refunds and Date Changes:

- Refunds will not be issued less than 4 days before your booking.
- Bookings cannot be moved less than 24 hours in advance; all changes are subject to availability.

Food and Drinks:

- Outside food and beverages are not permitted in Zoolightful or in your igloo.
- Exceptions for medical dietary needs must be arranged with Guest Services at (402) 733-8401.
- Concessions and bar service are available nightly. Items may be enjoyed inside your igloo.