Glow Wild, Nashville Zoo’s new holiday light show, runs nightly from Friday, November 13, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Nashville Zoo. Attendees can expect a holiday light show featuring glowing wildlife, festive displays, and an 85-foot-tall synchronized Christmas tree. Santa will visit nightly from Friday, November 27, 2026, to Thursday, December 24, 2026. Food and beverages (including spiked hot cocoa) are available for purchase.

Tickets:

Advance ticket purchases are required

• Single-Night Tickets are $27; members save $5 off single-night tickets
• Platinum Passes (unlimited visits) are $39
• Children under age 2 are free

What to Expect:

• Animal Friends
• Adventure 4D Theater
  Tickets can be purchased at Entry Village and the theater
• The Soaring Eagle Zip Line presented by The Tennessee National Guard
  Tickets can be purchased on-site
• The Wild Animal Carousel
  Tickets can be purchased on-site
• The Outdoor Ice Rink ($12 for non-members | 10 for members)
  Reserve your spot in advance
• Food and Beverages (including spiked hot cocoa) available for purchase
• Visits from Santa on select dates