FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE DATES OF HOLIDAY NIGHTS AT ZOO MONTANA?
NOV. 29, 2024 —DEC 31, 2024

Open:
Thursday through Sunday
November 29th through December 15th

Open Nightly:
December 16th through December 23rd
December 26th through December 31st
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION & Schedule?
NOV. 29, 2024 —DEC 31, 2024

Open:
Thursday through Sunday
November 29th through December 15th

Open Nightly:
December 16th through December 23rd
December 26th through December 31st

Open Time:
5:00pm and 8:30pm; Lights off at 9:00pm

Open Dates:
Open Thursdays to Sundays: November 29 through December 15
Open Nightly: December 16 through December 23 and December 26 through December 31

Special Sponsored Nights:
Open Nightly 6:00 to 8:00 – MRS. CLAUS’S GINGERBREAD ROOM (COOKIES, CRAFTS, OR COLORING)
Sponsored by: Faith Chapel
Decorated by: Project Christmas Miracle

Friday, November 29 – OPENING NIGHT
Celebrating the Opening to Holiday Nights at 5:00pm

Sunday, December 1 – WRITE LETTERS TO SANTA NIGHT
Sponsored by Black Hills Federal Credit Union

Tuesday, December 3 – HOLIDAY NIGHTS DRIVE THRU OPEN

Wednesday, December 4 – HOLIDAY NIGHTS DRIVE THRU OPEN

Friday, December 6 – OPPORTUNITY BANK NIGHT
Sponsored by Opportunity Bank

Tuesday, December 10 – HOLIDAY NIGHTS DRIVE THRU OPEN

Wednesday, December 11 – HOLIDAY NIGHTS DRIVE THRU OPEN

Friday, December 13 – THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (98.5 THE WOLF) & A TAYLOR SWIFT BIRTHDAY PARTY (BIG J SHOW & THE BONE)
Sponsored by Loud Lark Media

Saturday, December 14 – RUBICARE HEALTH SAVINGS NIGHT
Sponsored by Rubicare

Sunday, December 15 – WEAR AN UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER NIGHT
Sponsored by Stockman Bank

Monday, December 16 – GRINCH NIGHT
Sponsored by: Ziply Fiber

Friday, December 20 – S’MORE BAR NIGHT
Sponsored by: The Cracked Egg

Saturday, December 21 – HOT CHOCOLATE BAR NIGHT
Sponsored by: Rimrock Credit Union

Monday, December 23 – T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Sponsored by: Northern Industrial Hygiene, Inc

Tuesday, December 24 – CLOSED MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE

Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Sunday, December 31, 2023 – NEW YEAR’S EVE & FINAL NIGHT
HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?
General Admission
Child (0-3) free
Child (4-12) - $11
Adult (13+) - $21
Discounts for Senior & Military (discount given at the gate)

Packages
Family Package – $70
(2 adults, 3 kids)

Adult Package – $74
4 adult tickets

Rides and Parking*
Wagon rides - $5 per person per ride
Parking - $5 per vehicle during non surge times. $10 per vehicle during surge times
HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?
Pre-ticket sales are available at www.holiday-nights.com. Walk-up ticket purchases will be available also, but waiting lines will be long. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRE-PURCHASE your tickets, as this event will sell out. Cash & Credit Card payments are accepted.
HOW DO I RESERVE A S’MORE HUTS?
Click on “Reserve a S’More TENT” to book now.
Tent dates are reserved ahead of time!
S’more Huts available daily S’more Tents will sell out — book now!

Each tent Includes:
Themed tent for the evening (hours of operation)
S’more supplies
Hot Chocolate
Private bonfire
Bonfire essentials

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

IS THIS EVENT WEATHER DEPENDENT?
Yes, in the case of severe winter weather, we will make judgement calls to close the event and keep peoples safety our first priority. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for weather closures.
WHERE DO I CHECK INTO MY S’MORE HUTS?
Guests that reserved a S’more Tent please check-in at the front gate with your ticket helper. They will advise our staff upon your arrival and we'll get you and your guests checking in.
S’more Tent supplies and tent assignments will be given at check it.
All customers with a S'more Tent reservation skip the lines. Come directly to the front of the line and check in under the sign that says "S'more Hut, Corporate Event Check-in."
*** S’more Tents must be reserved ahead of time. Reserved in advance. No refunds on no-show and cancelled S'more Tents reservations
WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE ACCEPTED?
Cash, Credit and Debit options accepted.
DO TICKETS ALLOW RE-ENTRY?
Re-entry is allowed with re-entry stamp. Be sure to get a stamp if you leave and plan to come back the same night.
WHERE IS HOLIDAY NIGHTS VILLAGE LOCATED?
Holiday NIghts event location is at Zoo Montana.
Address:
2100 Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106
WILL THERE BE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE ON SITE?
Yes, a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. No carry in food or beverages are allowed at Holiday Nights. No outside cooler, food or drink may be brought into the event. Baby bottles are allowed, but are checked at entrance with security. No water bottles are not allowed. These policies are strictly enforced.
ARE WAGONS AND STROLLERS ALLOWED?
The Zoo is equipped to handle wagons and strollers, but be advised that the event site will be maintenanced, but it will be winter and ground conditions will vary.
LOST & FOUND?
Email info@holiday-nights.com for any questions on lost items. Please put LOST & FOUND in the subject line of your email so we can expedite your request. Onsite Lost & Found will be located at the main Zoo Office. Ask a Holiday Nights staff member for assistance.
CAN WHEELCHAIRS OR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS BE USED ON THE TRAILS?
The snow packed grounds may be difficult to push wheelchairs through the light tour. Please contact us 48 hours prior to attendance for special accommodations.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT HOLIDAY NIGHTS?
No pets allowed.
CAN YOU DRIVE THROUGH THE LIGHT TOUR?
Yes. Check the schedule for applicable days.

NOTE: Drive Through options are not a daily event.

Location

2100 Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106

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