Wild Lights at the Magnetic Hill Zoo
*our family received passes in exchange for writing this post. All opinions & experiences remain my own.
Our family have been Magnetic Hill Zoo patrons for years. We have had season passes several years, attended birthday parties and zoo camps and always try to fit in at least one Spring Sunday opening each year. Now, we have a new yearly event to attend. I was looking forward to seeing and experiencing the Wild Lights display, but really had no idea just how well it was done.
Friday night we bundled up and ventured out to check out the Wild Lights at Magnetic Hill Zoo. Having never been there at night before, Clayton (almost 4yrs old) was a little timid at first. Once he saw all the lights, it he was on to exploring. Walking through the admissions building and stepping out into the park, the lights hit you, right away something magical happens. Trees are lit, a giant snow globe greets you before you enter the park pathways. On your walk down the pathways, lights are strung above lighting the way. Animated lights of deer jumping, swans, and monkeys are just a few of the fun features on your walk around the zoo. There were so many large trees almost fully lit, it was just breathtaking.
We stopped by the canteen for hot chocolate, and you can also warm hands and feet by the bonfire along the pathway nearby.
Check out the look on Clayton’s face above….pure awe!
As you start to feel the night’s chill you can slip in to visit some of the zoo animals in the Primate Center, Discovery Center, and Eco-dome to warm up a little.
There are also special afternoon viewings of the outdoor winter hardy animals on weekends and December 26-30 only from 2-5 pm. We went after dark, but I would suggest going around 4pm to see more animals and walking back through to enjoy the lights as it gets dark.
Running through the month of December, this event features hundreds of thousands of holiday lights throughout the 40 acre park.
For pricing and details visit Wild Lights Info
Bundle up and head over for an evening stroll through the zoo. Take the whole family and check out the beautiful displays!
2016 GIVEAWAY OVER // Thank you for entering!
GIVEAWAY TIME!! We have 4 ticket s to give away. Get some friends together, take the family, it’s up to you!
Winner will be drawn Sunday, December 18th at 9pm.
Must be picked up from me in Moncton (Kingswood/Evergreen area).
Looks like great family fun !
Oooh what a fun outing! I’d love to take my husband and nephew to go see them with me.
Would be a great family night out. My boys would love to see them.
Thank you for the opportunity. My daughter lived tge lights last year!
So awesome! We are excited to go for the first time this year!
Thanks for this contest. My kids loved wild lights last year
Thanks for the chance. I’d take my wife there, she loves the zoo.
Thanks for the post. Was wondering if it would be worth the 1.5 hr drive or not
I’ve always loved going to the zoo!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Would love to go see this with family coming up from out of town for the holidays
Pictures look amazing! Would love to be able to go!
Would love to take my nieces and nephew
We would be taking our two teenage boys to this event – fun for everyone!
I would take my friend and her daughter that I have not seen in a while. Our children are only 2 months apart. They would have a great time together
I would love to bring my 6 year old son and husband ?
Thanks a lot I would take my husband and my daughter and probably pif the other two 🙂
My granddaughter would certainly enjoy this.
This would be awesome for my host students and friends to experience just before they return to Europe.
This sounds wonderful, thank you for the information .
I would take my wife and kids. My kids love watching the lights
i would love to go with my husband and daughter, it would be a great tradition to start!