Detroit Zoo honors 'Wild Lights' tickets after winter storm

With most of southeast Michigan under a winter storm warning Monday night, the majority of ticket holders to the Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights were unable to see the holiday light display.  The Zoo will honor those and any other unused tickets on the two remaining nights, Dec. 30 and 31, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
“Driving conditions on Monday night were hazardous, and there were a few other inclement evenings, so anyone with unused tickets is welcome to join us tonight and tomorrow,” said Ron Kagan, Detroit Zoological Society executive director and CEO.  “We want everyone to be safe.”
Wild Lights, presented by Bank of America, features more than five million twinkling LED lights illuminating buildings, trees and more than 100 animal sculptures on a trail through the front half of the Zoo.  The event also includes holiday entertainment, ice carving, arts and crafts, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Polar Plunge snow slide ($3 with admission).
Wild Lights admission is $9 per person in advance and $11 at the gate for guests ages 2 and older (children under 2 are admitted free).  Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights or at main admissions and are also available at Michigan Kroger stores.  If the event is sold out, a limited number of walk-up tickets will be sold between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. (the last guest is admitted at 9 p.m.).
The Detroit Zoological Society – a nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo – is recognized as a leader in conservation, animal welfare and sustainability as well as providing sanctuary for animals in need of rescue.  With an annual regional economic impact of more than $100 million, the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak is one of Michigan’s largest paid family attractions, hosting more than 1.4 million visitors annually.  Its 125 acres of award-winning naturalistic habitats are home to 2,500 animals representing 270 species.  In recognition of its environmental leadership, the Detroit Zoo received the top Green Award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and was named Best-Managed Nonprofit by Crain’s Detroit Business.  The Belle Isle Nature Zoo sits on a 5-acre site surrounded by undisturbed forested wetlands on Belle Isle State Park in Detroit and provides year-round educational, recreational and environmental conservation opportunities for the community.  For hours, prices, directions and other information, call 248-541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.