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Every year in the this wonderful valley we call Phoenix Arizona, a staple of the community hosts and annual shindig for your viewing pleasure. This event is call Zoo Lights. Held at the Phoenix Zoo starting November 26 until January 10th. It is available every night from 6-10pm. I will ask the question for you. “What exactly is a Zoo Light?”

Zoo Lights is the annual event at the Phoenix Zoo in which the staff create a magical light show of custom-made Christmas lights in the form of animals and nature light sculptures. The animals go down for sleepy and the lights come on. I will warn you, The Phoenix Zoo is no slouch, they take their lights serious. They have over 2.5 million lights, and over 500 sculptures! Many of the animals can’t get enough of the spot light so you are sure to see a few wondering around at night, creating an awesome display for everyone.

This year will be even better. Zoo Lights is boasting a Komodo Dragon exhibit this year. New to the Zoo, this display will definitely be Awesome. They will also have a plethora of other activities including, “music in motion” which is a dancing tree show, Horse-drawn wagon rides, carousel rides and camel rides….aanndd JENGO RETURNS! this will be his 5th year, and if you have been living under a rock and don’t know Jengo, I guess you will have to visit Zoo Lights this year and see it for yourself!

iTourAz is a HUGE fan of the Phoenix Zoo. We will be posting many informational articles about the Zoo and all it has to offer. It is a great place for everyone. Rated one of the nations top 5 Zoos for kids, it is no wonder that it is so popular. We plan to enlighten you would be travelers on some lists that we feel are exciting for the Phoenix Zoo. Fun Facts, Exhibits you will look forward to, how to make a difference and help the zoo, kids corner…etc. Ok Sparky don’t get to excited!

This year the Phoenix Zoo is offering tickets at a measly $10 for Friday and Saturday or at a discount of $9.00 valid Sun-Thursday. I heard the cocoa and cider lines were so long even iTourAz members couldn’t wait that long, and I promise you have no idea the importance of cocoa or cider around here! So… lesson be learned. The Phoenix Zoo will pack the house for Zoo Lights 2010…..be there or be square!!