Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival open now through Dec. 25
See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of sparkling, twinkling light displays and festive decorations.
The Christmas Lights Festival will be held Dec 3-25, 5:30–9 p.m. nightly at 2301 Coliseum Parkway. It's a holiday tradition the River Region has enjoyed for generations.
Guests can take a leisurely stroll full of lights and music, enjoy a brisk train ride, or glide through the air on the sky lift ride.
Swing by the Mann Museum to view 25 Christmas trees decorated by various companies, groups, and organizations from the River Region community at the Max Credit Union Christmas Tree Village. See the holiday spirit in action with thousands of holiday ornaments, lights, ribbon, and bows.
At the end of the Christmas Tree Village, Santa and his elves await a visit with all the little boys, girls, and their families. Visit with Santa and capture a memory with a keepsake photo ($5 per photo).
Enjoy live entertainment at the zoo's Overlook Cafe. Friday will have Christian hip-hop artist Vy Moon at 8 p.m. Saturday features Rachel and Jason Rhodes from 6-9 p.m.
While you're there, no winter's night would be complete without some warming hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies from the cafe, which is open until 8 p.m.
Also, make plans to swing by the gift shops for last minute gift purchases, souvenirs, and to participate in the Zoo Animal Conservation Angel Tree, with donations helping conservation efforts at the zoo and around the world.
Admission is $10 for everyone 3 years old and older. It's free for Montgomery Zoo members.
Performers at Overlook Cafe
Monday
Airport Road Dance Team, SEHS Varsity Dance Team, and SEHS Color Guard 6 p.m.
SEHA Jazz Band and Choirs 7 p.m.
Tuesday
Pike Road Elementary Choir 7 p.m.
Wednesday
TBA
Thursday, Dec. 9
Tammy's Academy of Dance 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 10
Leap of Faith Dancing 6-9 p.m.
Contagious Carolers Strolling throughout Zoo
Saturday, Dec. 11
Courtney Edwards 6 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 12
Courtney Edwards 6 p.m.
Madeline Mae 7 p.m.
Webb Dalton 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 13
Daniel Pratt Elementary Choir 6 p.m.
Nehemiah Center 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Redland Road Elementary Choir 6 p.m.
Pike Road High School Choir 7 p.m.
Montgomery Recreators Jazz Band 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Marbury Middle School Choir 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 16
Lisa's Dance Dimensions 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17
Dallas County High School Band 6 p.m.
Prattville High School Choir 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18
Tiger Park Taekwondo 6 p.m.
US Yoshukai Karate 7 p.m.
501st Legion -- Vador's Fist Storm Troopers and Star Wars character strolling throughout the Zoo
Sunday, Dec. 19
Courtney Edwards 6 p.m.
Steve Pendley 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 20
Billy T. Stark 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
TBA
Wednesday, Dec. 22
TBA
Thursday, Dec. 23
Maxwell AFB Catholic Chapel Ensemble 6 p.m.
Last night to visit with Santa at the Mann Museum
Friday, Dec. 24
Rachel and Jason Rhodes 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 25
TBA
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival open now through Dec. 25
