Start a new family tradition at Winter WonderLights! Plan an escape this season to The Wildlife Experience for a fun and magical journey to the North Pole.
The winter journey is filled with merry activities both inside and outside of the museum beginning with the wildlife themed trail of lights. This path around The Wildlife Experience is lined with beautiful light sculptures and colorfully light-coated trees. Escape the cold with a cup of cocoa from a refreshment station along the path and get a family picture with dazzling Winter WonderLights backdrop, or with one of the many stunning sculptures found along the path!
A perfect place to end the trails’ journey is in The Wildlife Experience’s newest exhibit Globeology. Visitors can warm up by exploring this quarter-mile indoor path through eight different worldly biomes including the Arctic Tundra where visitors can gaze eye to eye with polar bears and delight in the Aurora Borealis.
Before you leave the warmth of the indoors, be sure to write your letter to Santa as you will soon bundle up to wander around the whimsical Santa’s Village. Full of winter charm and merriment, guests enter the enchanting village and are instantly transported to the magical world of the North Pole. Live reindeer prepare for the big night as elves keep busy by entertaining and spreading good cheer. Throughout the village, families are welcomed to a variety of snowy villas where children can visit with Santa as they warm by the fire in the Claus’ living room and take a picture. Each villa provides a new encounter of holiday traditions, new and old, cheerful elves and clever ornamental trimmings. Educational opportunities await families to learn about favorite winter animals, such as the arctic fox, polar bears, orca whales…and many more!
After delivering your letter to Santa, guests can escape the winter chill and relax in the Extreme Screen Theater with a showing of the original animated, How the Grinch Stole Christmas complete with popcorn and other favorite holiday treats.
Start a new tradition with your family and The Wildlife Experience.
Winter WonderLights runs nightly, December 11-24 (For a sneak peek visit us December 4 & 5)from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (last ticket will be sold at 8p.m.)
Winter WonderLights admission includes all activities (trail of lights, Globeology, letters to Santa, Santa’s Village, Santa visits, live reindeer and How The Grinch Stole Christmas):
Adults: $9
Seniors: $8
Children 3-12 $6
Children 2 and under: FREE!
Members receive a $2.00 discount.
Tickets to Winter WonderLights can be purchased nightly at the museum, by calling 720.488.3344 or online. Click here to purchase your Winter WonderLights tickets online.
Winter WonderLights group discounts are available!
Bring your group of ten or more for a special evening at The Wildlife Experience during Winter WonderLights!
Groups with reservations receive:
- Special showing of the film, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, at 5 p.m., or at another time the film is offered.
- Hot chocolate and cookies from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. in a special location in the museum.
- 3D glasses and hand warmers for gazing at the holiday lights.
- 10% discount at the BOAtique Gift Store and the Global Market.
To make your advance reservations, please call 720.488.3344. Rerservations and pre-payment are required to receive the benefits above.
Adults: $13
Child (2-12) $10
Seniors (65 ) $12