Here’s a deal that dazzles: $10 off OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS drive-thru admission for select event dates. This discount is only available on sales made on Friday, December 5, 2025.
The Oklahoma City Zoo will brighten your holidays with this sale of the season: $10 off SAFARI LIGHTS admission!
On Friday, December 5 fans can purchase discounted admission to OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS, presented by OG&E. SAFARI LIGHTS drive-thru admission will be discounted $10 from original pricing which includes up to four wristbands for the walking experience. The sale price applies to reservations for the nights of December 7-18 excluding Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Plus, ZOOfriends membership pricing applies to this sale making ticket options as low as $35 per vehicle.
Discover the magic of SAFARI LIGHTS with larger-than-life illuminated lanterns highlighting wildlife and seasonal scenes on a 20-minute driving tour through the OKC Zoo before walking through for more lanterns, interactive displays, and picture-perfect photo opportunities the whole family will love. Each year’s lights and lanterns are all new, presenting a fun and fascinating experience for visitors of all ages. Also new at this year’s OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS are igloo rentals and Safari Sleigh rides. SAFARI LIGHTS runs nightly through Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. with the last check in at 10 p.m.
Don’t miss out, the SAFARI LIGHTS sale occurs on Friday, December 5 only from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. All reservations must be made in advance online at www.okczoo.org/safarilgihts. Drive-up purchases will not be accepted.
OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS is presented by OG&E and supporting sponsors include Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Devon Energy, MidFirst Bank, and Homeland. Interactive sponsors are Continental Resources, Claudia Holliman, and Enbrighten. Highlight sponsors include The Chickasaw Nation, TTCU, Robot House, Lawrence H & Ronna C Davis, The Midgett Family, John Stuemky & James Brand, The Kerr Foundation, Express Employment International, E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation, and Christi and Nolan Coyle. OKC ZOO SAFARI LIGHTS is produced by the Oklahoma City Zoo and Tianyu Culture.
Established in 1902, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden inspires more than a million visitors annually to take action to conserve wildlife and wild places. From education programs to scientific research, the OKC Zoo is working to save species regionally and worldwide. The OKC Zoo is located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35 and a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, and Oklahoma City’s Adventure District.
During the OKC Zoo’s Winter Hours, now through Sunday, March 1, 2026, park hours will be open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday/Sunday with last entry at 4 p.m. The park will be closed to guests during the day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Purchase Zoo admission in advance at okczoo.org/tickets to avoid the entry lines. For more Zoo information, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Linktree, TikTok, and by visiting our blog stories.