Henson Robinson Zoo Lights
Fri, Nov 29 – Tue, Dec 23, 2025 5:00pm - 9:00pm
1100 East Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712
The Henson Robinson Zoo lights up for the holidays on select days starting November 29th through December 23rd.
Take a stroll through the zoo and enjoy thousands of lights and displays. Grab the family and gather at one of the photo opportunities for your holiday pics! See the Zoo animals as they enjoy the lights too; red wolves, arctic fox, eagles, barnyard, cougars, birds of prey and many others that are all out on the grounds or viewable still this time of year!
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