Get into the holiday spirit at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with two wild winter wonderland events!
Electric Safari lights up the mountain for the 31st year, and it's bigger and better than ever!
More than 50 acres of twinkling lights, over 60 artisan-made light sculptures, breathtaking nighttime city views and the nearby sound of roaring African lions can only mean one thing in Colorado Springs: Electric Safari is back.

This year, CMZoo is taking it to another level with the additions of light displays synchronized to music and giant illuminated animal inflatables that make a perfect backdrop for unique holiday photos with friends and family.

Make plans now to see why Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari was voted third best Zoo Lights in the nation by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2020 and 2019.

Electric Safari is free for members, but reservations are required for everyone. Timed advance e-tickets are available now at cmzoo.org/electric.
Illuminated inflatable sloth at Minnesota Zoo.
Photo courtesy of Minnesota Zoo.
Make your season merry and bright with 25 nights of Electric Safari.

4 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 3 - Sunday, Dec. 5
Friday, Dec. 10 - Thursday, Dec. 23
Saturday, Dec. 25 - Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022

4 to 5 p.m. tickets are reserved for Zoo members and their paying guests only.
General admission begins at 5 p.m.
ELECTRIC SAFARI NEED-TO-KNOW INFO
  • Advance timed e-tickets are required for everyone.
  • Electric Safari is free for members, but timed reservations are required for members and the general public.
  • Members and their accompanying paying guests may reserve limited early-entry tickets to Electric Safari during the members-only hour, from 4 to 5 p.m.
  • General admission starts at 5 p.m. and all are welcome to stay in the Zoo until the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
  • Your ticket will indicate the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. From that time, you have a 30-minute grace period to enter the Zoo. For example, if your ticket is for 6 p.m., you need to be in line to enter the Zoo by 6:30 p.m.
  • Tickets are limited so we can provide on-site parking and preserve an enjoyable visit in the Zoo. Some nights are likely to sell out, so please don't wait to secure your reservation.
  • Santa is available for photos with guests in Safari Lodge through Thursday, Dec. 23. Photos are free; just bring a camera to take your pictures.
  • Food and beverages are available for purchase at the Zoo's eateries.
  • Get more details and secure your Electric Safari reservation now, at cmzoo.org/electric.
Join us for a mistle-toast to the season at
Electric Moonlight, a night of adults-only fun during Electric Safari.
The lights are on and the kids stay home for this special 21-and-up holiday spectacular. Electric Moonlight incorporates all of the magic of Electric Safari, with the additions of live music, all-inclusive food and drink samplings and an adults-only atmosphere.

Your ticket includes access to most animal areas at the Zoo, performances by local musicians throughout the Zoo, a souvenir sampling spork and cup, and all-inclusive food and beverage samplings from regional restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries (while supplies last).
Don't miss the Zoo's last 21-and-up live music event of the year.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9
ELECTRIC MOONLIGHT NEED-TO-KNOW INFO
  • Advance e-tickets are required.
  • Guests can arrive any time between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and stay until Electric Moonlight ends at 8:30 p.m.
  • Electric Moonlight is a 21-and-up event; no exceptions.
  • Valid ID is required upon entry.
  • This event is popular and may sell out, so please don't wait to secure your reservation.
  • Santa is available for photos with guests in Safari Lodge at Electric Moonlight. Photos are free; just bring a camera to take your pictures.
  • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages are available at the Zoo's eateries.
  • Get more details and secure your Electric Moonlight tickets now, at cmzoo.org/em.
Please join us in thanking our Electric Safari 2021 sponsors and partners!
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