Dream no longer of a white Christmas, with a snowy display filled with arctic animals and frost-capped trees, have a cheeky kiss under the mistletoe at the romantic Lovers' Corner, and talk everyone’s ears off about your gap year in Europe (or the places you dream of ticking off your bucket list) at the Around the World display. There will also be a breathtaking fireworks display that will light up the sky on New Year’s Eve at 9pm.Īll the fan favourites from previous years will be at the Gardens too, spread over 14 hectares of interactive displays. And t his year, the festivities will welcome several new additions, including a giant illuminated f airy, twinkling mega trees with a dynamic light show set to music, a giant b auble tree and Santa’s Cave, complete with Santa himself, his elves and a photographer to capture those Yuletide shots, available until Christmas Eve. You’d have to be a real grinch not to be charmed by the Southern Hemisphere's largest light show. This year is no exception – the trials and tribulations of 2021 could not stop this spectacular from twinkling to life. Every year, the well-manicured greenery of these parklands is bejewelled with some three million glittering lights. Many of these include numerous, award-winning holiday events and attractions throughout America.When it comes to over-the-top displays of Chrissy lights, the Hunter Valley Gardens really takes the pudding. Oak Island Creative is an industry leader in bringing innovative entertainment experiences to life for over 20 years. Leading up to the event, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the set up for the event on its newly launched Instagram handle Metroparks is partnering with Oak Island Creative to create this one-of-a-kind event for individuals of all ages to enjoy. Limited availability tickets can be purchased same-day at the box office for $20.50 each or a 4-pack for $60. The discounted cost for Zoo members is $15.50 and $18.50 for non-members, or a 4-pack for $50. Purchase in advance online to secure your spot and save. Wild Winter Lights concludes Sunday, January 5. The event will also be offered on Thursdays beginning December 5 and on select Monday dates during the holidays. on weekends beginning Friday, November 22. “We are thrilled to be a part of establishing this one-of-a-kind holiday event for the community that will become a holiday tradition for families across Northeast Ohio,” Chuck Keiper, Executive Director, NOPEC.
“Whether you’re looking for a romantic stroll, a night out with friends or an adventure for the whole family, Wild Winter Lights promises to be unforgettable for all this holiday season.”Īdditional highlights of the event include the S’more Safari campfire, unlimited showings of The Polar Express in the 4-D Theater, free rides on the Circle of Wildlife carousel, cookie decorating, live music from festive choirs and an elves workshop. “We continue to ask guests for feedback to enhance our events and create new and compelling experiences,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer.
Visitors will get a chance to participate in interactive games like snowball toss, enjoy a dynamic light show on Waterfowl Lake, take photographs with Santa and more. Each area features unique twists on holiday festivities – from a 16-foot-tall teddy bear and giant sugar cookies to the awe of the A-Roar-A Borealis, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s version of the Northern Lights.
Wild Winter Lights will feature more than a dozen diverse and interactive zones including, Snow Safari, Glacier Glade and Santa’s North Pole Lodge. Experience the vibrant colors of more than one million lights and unique twists on holiday traditions at this all-new evening event at the Zoo. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC.