The Houston Zoo's Massive Holiday Event Is Now Open & There's A New Magical 4-D Forest

This year brings in a 4-D enchanted forest.
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The Houston Zoo has officially embraced the spirit of Christmas with its magical holiday lights event.

Houston Zoo Lights, unlike other light show this year, actually allows you to walk through the zoo rather than drive-thru, making it truly stick out from other events happening this holiday season.

You'll have the chance to interact with Candy the zoo lights zebra, sit on a giant ice throne, and take socially-distanced selfies with the big man himself, Santa Claus.

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This year also brings in a magical 4-D forest, where you can see dragons come to life and finally experience "snow" in southern Texas.

Of course, the Zoo has taken multiple precautions in order to make the event pandemic-friendly, including mandatory mask-wearing and strongly encouraged social distancing.

Houston Zoo Lights will run all through the holiday season, giving you plenty of time to get an unforgettable experience.

Houston Zoo Lights 

Price: $25.65/person 

When: November 14- January 10 

Address: 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX

Why You Need To Go: If you're searching for a new Christmas event that is truly unlike any other this year, then this is the one for you. The magical lights paired with the excitement of Zoo animals will make for an unforgettable holiday adventure.

  • Noah Borden was an Associate Editor for Narcity Media.

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