Special Events
Wild Lights: Passport to Wonder
Date
12.11.26 to
05.01.27
Ticket price
Under 3yrs go free. Prices vary, see booking page
Suitable for
All the family
Step inside this year’s Wild Lights:
Passport to Wonder
From November 12th, Ireland’s largest festival of lights returns to Dublin Zoo with a spectacular new adventure: Passport to Wonder.
Get ready to travel the world in one unforgettable night. Discover nine immersive zones filled with magnificent handcrafted lanterns, dazzling light, music, colour and movement, bringing extraordinary celebrations and traditions from across the globe to life.
Feel the beat of K-Pop. Discover the magic of Irish folklore. Experience the colour of Carnival and the glow of Diwali. Then step into the wonder of Christmas.
Make magical memories at Wild Lights, a much-loved winter tradition for families. Make your visit even more special with a Wild Lights and Santa’s Grotto bundle, where festive lights and a magical Santa experience come together in one unforgettable outing.
Book your tickets now and get ready for a night of wonder!
Under 3s go free, and every visit helps Dublin Zoo protect wildlife in Ireland and around the world.
Are you ready to step inside?
Book now about thisThe Dublin Double Ticket Returns
Discover what it really means to be Irish by day and a world of wonder by night – and save 15% with one unforgettable Dublin experience.
Dublin Zoo and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are joining forces once again this winter with the return of the Dublin Double Ticket, giving visitors the chance to experience two of Dublin’s must-see attractions while saving 15% overall.
On sale from today, the Dublin Double Ticket brings together two unforgettable experiences in one great-value package: an immersive journey through Ireland’s rich history of emigration and influence at EPIC by day, followed by the spectacular sights of Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo after dark.
Available for visits from the 12th of November 2026 to the 5th of January 2027, it’s the perfect way to make a day – and night – of Dublin this winter. See T&Cs on booking page.
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Santa’s Grotto Experiences
Make magical Christmas memories at Dublin Zoo with our Santa’s Grotto experiences. Choose from a festive evening combining Wild Lights: Passport to Wonder with a visit to Santa, or a daytime family adventure at Dublin Zoo with a special gift from Santa included.
Sensory-Friendly Experiences
This winter, we’re delighted to offer expanded sensory-friendly options, making Wild Lights and Santa’s Grotto more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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