Winter Light Spectacular
13th Season | Online Purchase Strongly Recommended
What to Expect
Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. WLS will be sold out on many nights.
Enjoy our Outdoor Holiday Extravaganza Featuring more than 1.7 Million Lights!
Step out of your car and into the holiday spirit! The 13th-annual Winter Light Spectacular (WLS) at Lehigh Valley Zoo provides families and friends a one-of-a-kind opportunity to go walking in a winter wonderland. Featured by USA Today in “Holiday light displays worth traveling for across America,” WLS consists of more than 1.7 million lights – a total that exceeds all other Pennsylvania attraction.
Nightly Princess Performances/Meet-and-Greets
There are performances by multiple princesses every night, followed by meet-and-greets!
Photos with Santa!
Make a reservation for your Photo with Santa from Dan's Camera City (please check back closer to your date).
VIP
Upgrade your experience with VIP tickets (limited availability each night)! During each session time, you will have VIP-only access to the Jingle Lodge Lounge and its warm fire and holiday ambiance. Each VIP ticket comes with the annual WLS souvenir light-up tumbler, unlimited free hot chocolate, an exclusive VIP hot chocolate toppings bar, a S’more kit, an exclusive holiday gift (a 2026 WLS Ornament for each VIP Adult; a Light Up Pop Tube for each VIP Child), and a chance to warm up from the cold! New for 2026: VIP Tickets include Animal Mingles every Sunday-Thursday date from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Animals
While guests may spot some of the Zoo’s “night owls” during WLS, most of the animals will be off exhibit. However, new for 2026, the Fred & Anne Jaindl Barnyard barn will be open each night until 8 p.m.
Dining
Plan on dining here on the glowing picnic patio; or at Cockatoo Café down by the fire pits.
Groups
Those interested on bringing out a group of 20-or-more people are eligible for a discounted ticket rate; groups of 100+ receive an additional discount. Please call the office as 610-799-4171.
LV Zoo is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and this event, its largest annual fundraiser, opens on Nov. 13 and is scheduled for 37 dates through Jan. 2. Please note that pets are not allowed to enter the zoo.
Includes
In addition to breathtaking light displays, the event offers:
- Live performances every night by popular princesses, such as Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Cinderella, Rapunzel and others. Visit lvzoo.org/wls for dates and times.
- Classic holiday scenes
- Numerous photo opportunities
- Multiple fire pits
- Seasonal treats
Duration
2-Hour Sessions (the latest session of each night is a 1.5-Hour Session)
Address
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Pricing
| VIP Adult | $35 |
| VIP Child | $32 |
| VIP Member Adult | $29 |
| VIP Member Child | $27 |
| Adult | $16 |
| Child | $14 |
| Member-Adult | $10 |
| Member-Child | $10 |
| Infant | Free |
| Group Rate | $13 |
| J.E.E.P. Adult (Group) | $13 |
| J.E.E.P. Child (Group) | $12 |
Cancellation Policy
Winter Light Spectacular (WLS) Tickets are non-refundable.
n- In the case of an LV Zoo cancellation due to weather, tickets will be exchanged for an electronic gift card to purchase future 2026 WLS tickets up to the full value of the initial booking.
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