Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights presented by Stella Artois runs from Thursday, November 13, 2025, to Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Nashville Zoo. This walkthrough attraction is the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival, featuring over 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns, holiday-themed scenes, decorated displays, entertainers, and more. Santa will visit nightly from Friday, November 28, 2025, to Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Food and beverages (including spiked hot cocoa) are available for purchase.

When It’s Open: Zoolumination is open nightly from Thursday, November 13, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026. Starting Thursday, January 8, 2026, Zoolumination will only be open Thursday through Sunday each week until Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Tickets: Advance ticket purchases are required. Single-night tickets are $25 for adults and teens and $21 for kids (ages 2-12); members save $5 off single-night tickets. Platinum Passes (unlimited visits) are $39 for adults and teens and $29 for kids (ages 2-12). Children under age 2 are free.