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The Santa Barbara Zoo hosts annual Zoolights event for anyone to enjoy

Bethany Davenport, Staff Photographer • December 8, 2023
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Bethany Davenport
Santa Barbara District Attorney John Savrnoch (4th from the left) poses with love ones on Dec. 1, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Savrnoch celebrates his birthday at the Santa Barbara Zoo Lights.

As the sun sets over the Santa Barbara Zoo and the animals get ready for their slumber, the Zoo transforms into a world of color and light. Visitors will see giant silk lantern animals, under the sea tunnels, colorful games, and whimsical light trees and festive music. The Zoolights quickly became a new Holiday tradition in Santa Barbara.

Ridge Angel stops to pet the giant Sea Horse in the under sea tunnel on Nov. 30 at the zoo in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is the second year the Santa Barbara Zoo has display the Zoolights. (Bethany Davenport)
Valintina Hill swings on the large light up swings in her Santa dress on Dec. 1, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Light up swings are a guest favorite of both kids and adults. (Bethany Davenport)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoolights bring the ocean deep to Santa Barbara Zoo on Nov. 30 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zoolights has more than 50,000 LED lights on display in Santa Barbara, Calif. (Bethany Davenport)
Lily Nunn (left) Monica Quiroga (right) warm themselves around a fire on Dec. 1, in Santa Barbara, Calif. As well as seeing the beautiful lights guest can roast s’more’s and have photos taken with Santa. (Bethany Davenport)
Sebastian Wallack walks back and front watching the large piano light up under his feet on Nov. 30 at the Santa Barbara Zoo lights in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zoo Lights are on display from Nov. 15 through Jan. 14.  (Bethany Davenport)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Santa Barbara Zoo Lights is held Nov. 15, through Jan. 14 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Zoolights has thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow. (Bethany Davenport)

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