WINTER LIGHT SPECTACULAR OPENS ITS ELEVENTH SEASON ON FRIDAY, NOV. 15
The Valley’s Original Holiday Tradition Returns for 38 Dates Starting this Weekend

(Schnecksville, Pa.) — The Valley’s Original Holiday Tradition returns this weekend, when Lehigh Valley Zoo and Christmas Décor host the 11^th-annual Winter Light Spectacular (WLS), presented by Service Electric TV & Communications. Hours of operation for Opening Weekend are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at winterlightspectacular.com, along with dates, hours of operation, promotions and performance schedules.

Opening Weekend features a pair of prominent guests, as Bluey and Bingo will be around all three nights for a meet-and-greet on the SECTV Dining Terrace between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The popular healer pups will return on Dec. 4. Performing at various times Opening Weekend at the SECTV Princess Stage are Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Cinderella and Rapunzel. Additionally, Santa Claus is back and available for picture packages from Dan’s Camera City on Opening Weekend and during select dates through Dec. 23.

Geakers Tacos and Cockatoo Café are both be open for dining. In addition, the Kilimanjaro Distillery Spirit Station is open Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – offering guests 21 and older the opportunity to purchase spiked hot chocolate or hot cider with one of several options from Kilimanjaro Distillery and Xplorer Spirits (or to enjoy a cold beer).

The popular event is scheduled for 38 dates in all, spanning from Friday, Nov. 15, through Saturday, Jan. 4. Due to the popularity of this event and the likelihood of sold-out dates, LV Zoo strongly recommends purchasing advanced tickets online to guarantee availability.

Located at LV Zoo in Schnecksville, Pa., WLS is the zoo’s largest annual fundraiser and was featured by USA Today in “Holiday light displays worth traveling for across America.”

This year’s event is highlighted by many exciting new additions, such as a 40’ Walk-Through Christmas Tree and a Botanical Garden display. Along with more than 1.2 million lights – a total more than any other Pennsylvania attraction – WLS features classic holiday scenes, numerous photo opportunities, multiple fire pits, hot chocolate and so many other holiday treats.

Revenue from the event supports animal conservation projects and programs at LV Zoo.

Please visit winterlightspectacular.com or follow LV Zoo on Facebook for daily WLS updates, promotions, contests, weather cancellations and so much more.

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but it has been treasured community landmark for centuries. Located in the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Nature Preserve, the mission of the Lehigh Valley Zoo is to connect its community with nature to empower people to protect wildlife. We have achieved our mission and educated more than five million people. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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