A moment with Santa.
Make room for a festive photo and a little Christmas magic.
Santa’s scheduleYour favorite kind of holiday night
So much more than a beautiful view.
Come for the lights. Stay for the moments that become your family’s favorite holiday stories.
01 / All aboard
Meet the Candy Cane Express.
Take in the lights from a different point of view. The train is part of the story—and part of the fun.
Before you climb aboard
The Candy Cane Express runs nightly during HolidayLights, starting at 5:30 p.m. The last ride is 15 minutes before closing. Train rides are included in admission and are weather dependent. Contact CALM Zoo for the latest updates.
02 / The cozy side of HolidayLights
Meet. Make. Be merry.
Discover Santa, create magic at The Pines Creation Station, and explore the on-site Pines Marketplace holiday gift store.
The Pines Creation Station.
Create magic at The Pines Creation Station, right outside The Pines Marketplace. Included in admission.
Discover The PinesThe Pines Marketplace.
Discover the on-site holiday gift store while you explore The Pines.
Explore the marketplace
03 / Follow the glow
A little wonder around every corner.
Colorful pathways and larger-than-life displays set the scene for the photos you’ll keep coming back to. Take a closer look at moments from previous seasons.
See the photo galleryA moment of reflection.
The Veterans Bench returns for 2026. Details of the tribute and its sponsor recognition will be shared as the season approaches.
A little planning. More enjoying.
Find your way to a great night.
Find the current season information, arrival instructions, and answers to common questions before you head to CALM Zoo.