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1M-plus lights: ZooTampa brings back Christmas in the Wild

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Larger-than-life lighted animal sculptures, 17 holiday-themed areas and a 30-foot Christmas tree that performs four light shows an hour will all greet guests inside ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s annual nighttime holiday festivities, the zoo announced. The park’s Christmas in the Wild event returns to ZooTampa at Lowry Park Nov. 27 for a 19-night run through Dec. 30. The Geico-sponsored event, known for its signature, one million plus Christmas light displays, has been nominated by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards since 2024 for Best Zoo Lights, the park says. Christmas in the Wild is free for ZooTampa members and Zoo Fun ticket holders, according to the announcement. General admission tickets for the event, which starts after 4 p.m., cost $34.95 before service fees. Guests can expect some new surprises at this year’s event, the park says.

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