Winter fun returns to Zoo for annual Zoolight Safari

The Birmingham Zoo will transport visitors to a winter wonderland on weekend nights throughout December. 

Starting Dec. 4, the Zoo will close at 4 p.m. as Zoolight Safari, sponsored by Wells Fargo, returns for a full holiday run. 

In addition to the much-anticipated light displays, many Christmas themed events are available for the young and young at heart.

This year, the Zoo is introducing the Glacier Glide Ice Rink, where visitors can ice-skate in the Trails of Africa area. The rink will be made of synthetic ice, and an adult must accompany children 5-years-old and younger.

There will also be the Candy Cane Train, Jingle Bell Carousel and the 100-foot Yuletide Slide.

Zoolight will be open from 5-9 p.m. 

There will be a nightly tree lighting at 6 p.m., and weekends through Dec. 23 will also feature photo opportunities with Santa.

Admission for Zoo members is free, and is $8 per person for non-members. Some activities will require the purchase of additional tickets, but there is the opportunity to purchase an unlimited-attraction wristband for $12.

For full pricing information and more information about Zoolight Safari, visit birminghamzoo.com or call 879-0409.