Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland for the fifth consecutive holiday season with the return of Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. This year’s event features hundreds of dazzling displays along the holiday trail through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo beginning November 14. 
Wild Winter Lights features over 1.5 million lights across holiday-themed areas including Enchanted Forest and Santa’s Workshop, where guests can take photos with Santa Claus. For the first time ever, Wild Winter Lights will also feature two dynamic musical light shows featuring an enchanting 50-foot tree as well as a show on Waterfowl Lake.
Guests can again experience this year’s Wild Winter Lights on foot or in their personal vehicle on select dates at the Wild Winter Lights Drive Thru Experience.
“We’re so grateful for the support of our community partners in helping to bring back Wild Winter Lights for its fifth year,” says Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer. “This year’s event offers a memorable holiday experience for everyone with over 1.5 million lights, two musical light shows and a new surprise for the little ones that we’ll be revealing in the coming weeks.”
Additional highlights of this year’s event include carousel rides, costumed characters, model train displays and ice carvers. Guests can also enjoy holiday treat offerings from Jack Frost Donuts, Kernels by Chrissie and hot chocolate as they experience the festival.
Wild Winter Lights as well as the Wild Winter Lights Drive-Thru Experience runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on select dates from Tuesday, November 14 through Saturday, December 30.