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Lights of the Wild - at Hattiesburg Zoo in Hattiesburg, MS


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Ring in the holiday season with the splendor of Lights of the Wild at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Lights of the Wildwill take place over 13 nights, beginning December 3rd running through December 23rd, and will delight people of all ages with beautiful and exotic lanterns that showcase the diverse wildlife and flora found around the world. 2021 marks the third year Lights of the Wild is presented by Jones Companies.

Admission also includes:
- Unlimited rides on the train and carousel
- Animal encounters
- Various Character interactions including some of your favorites from Frozen
-Santa will be available to chat and for photos.
-Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Holiday treats and libations will be available for purchase!

Advanced tickets are available online. Ticket prices are $18 for Dec 17-23. Tickets are discounted to $14 for Dec 3-5 and Dec. 11-12.

- Children under the age of 2 get in free.

(Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, must be used for date purchased). Please make certain that you purchase tickets for correct night of event.

- Tickets will be available at the gate ONLY if available. LIMITED number of tickets each night.

Lights of the Wild is an outdoor, rain or shine event. If the Hattiesburg Zoo cancels any night ofLights of the Wild due to dangerous weather conditions, notification will be posted on the Hattiesburg Zoo’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and tickets for that night will be honored on alternate nights of the event.