NOVEMBER 27 — DECEMBER 31, 2026

Holiday Nights

at Zoo Montana

Presented by

Walk through more than 16 million lights, gather around the fire, and share the holiday traditions you look forward to all year.

Tickets Go On Sale October 1st!

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NEW TICKETING FOR 2026

Pick your date. Pick your price.

Tickets are valid only for the date you choose. Prices vary by night, so you can find the date and price that work for you.

Choose your night.

Pick your event date when you buy tickets. Your ticket is for that night.

#1

See that night’s price

Check the ticket calendar for the price and availability on each date.

#2

Plans changed?

Exchange to another available date yourself through your ticket account.

#3

Exchanges depend on availability. If the new date costs less, the difference is not refunded or credited. Review any price difference and the available exchange options in your ticket account before confirming a change.

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A WALK-THROUGH EXPERIENCE

Where moments become lifelong memories.

Follow the lights through ZooMontana. Stop for a photo, take a wagon ride, and see which display your group wants to visit twice.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Private Holiday Experiences

Your own place to gather, celebrate, and experience Holiday Nights.

Cozy up in a private S’mores Tent, gather with friends inside our heated 20-foot Igloo Island, or host your company Christmas party in our heated 40-foot Holiday Nights Dome.

S’mores Tents

Private fireside experience • Up to 5+ guests

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Igloo Island

Heated private dome with campfire • Up to 16+ guests

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Holiday Nights Dome

Private parties & corporate events • Up to 100+ guests

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TICKET OPTIONS

Find the night that works for you.

Value, Classic, Peak, and Premium nights are shown on the ticket calendar. Choose a date to see its current price. Ticket sales begin October 1.

VALUE

CLASSIC

PEAK

PREMIUM

Monday, December 7 · Wednesday, December 16

A quieter night among the lights.

Low Sensory Nights offer a more comfortable way to visit for guests who prefer a lower-sensory environment. Enjoy Holiday Nights at your own pace.

Ticket Questions

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Dates & Hours

Open select nights November 27 – December 31, 2026

Thursday–Sunday, November 27 – December 13
Nightly December 16 – December 31
Closed Christmas Eve.
NEW- Open Christmas Night

Gates Open Regularly 5:00–8:30 PM, Lights Out at 9:00 PM
December 22 and 23: Gates Open 5:00–9:30 PM, Lights Out at 10:00 PM

Weather can affect operations. Check our website or Facebook for closure announcements and exchange information.

GOOD TO KNOW

Ticket questions

No. Tickets are valid only for the event date selected when purchasing.
Yes. Sign in to your My Tickets account you go to your confirmation email to exchange to another available date, select exchange tickets.
You can move to a lower-priced available night, but the price difference is not refunded or credited.