Potter Park Zoo Goes 21+ for a Special After-Hours Lights Night

If you’re looking for a fresh, grown-up way to enjoy the holiday season in Lansing, Potter Park Zoo has something new and fun. This week, the zoo is opening its gates to adults only for a special after-hours experience called “Zoo Nights with Lights.”

A 21+ Twist on Zoo Lights

The event is strictly for those who are 21 and older, so plan to bring your ID. Unlike the family-friendly light shows most people expect from a zoo in December, this one feels more like a relaxed happy hour.

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You can stroll through the zoo paths lit up with lights and sip on drinks without worrying about keeping up with the little ones this year.

What to Expect at Zoo Nights with Lights

Attendees are even encouraged to lean into the spirit of the season with ugly holiday sweaters, because if you’re going to be out at a winter lights event, you might as well have a little fun with your outfit.

This adults-only zoo lights event adds a twist to the traditional way people enjoy zoo light festivities. A place that’s normally packed with families checking out the annual Wonderland of Lights display each December can be enjoyed with a different vibe for once.

Perfect for Date Night or Girls’ Night

It could be a great girls’ night out, or even a fun date night if you’re looking for something new and different to explore. Or it can just be an evening that feels a little different, enjoying the zoo’s lights, ambiance, and relaxing vibe for once. Just don’t forget to bundle up, because even though the lights may look warm, they won’t be enough to keep you warm.