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Wine Fest at Zoo Lights

Enjoy this 21+ adults only Wine Fest at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights!

Friday, November 20, 5:30-10:00 p.m.

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Wine Fest at Zoo Lights

Wine Fest Event Details

Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 5:30- 10:00 p.m.
Last pour at 9:30 p.m.
Ticket price: Wine Fest tickets are $59.95 each.

Join us for Wine Fest at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. Sip your way through wine tastings all evening, get into the holiday spirit with live music, and make memories with your favorite people. Your Wine Fest ticket includes Zoo Lights admission where you can experience Houston’s favorite holiday lights, and return to the Wine Fest Lounge to keep the night going.

Adults 21+ only. No one under 21 will be permitted to attend the event.

 

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Your $59.95 Wine Fest ticket includes:

  • Zoo Lights admission
  • Exclusive Access to the Wine Fest Lounge, where you get to enjoy all festivities at Wine Fest:
    • Wine tastings all evening (Wine pours are only available at the Wine Fest Lounge)
    • Live music
    • Light bites
    • Photobooth
    • Ambassador Animal experiences at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.
  • Free Wildlife Carousel rides

Experience a night of wine, music, and Zoo Lights, as we light the way for wildlife. Hurry – tickets are limited!

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WINE FEST OFFER & ADD-ON

Nov. 20 Zoo Lights Ticket Holders

Already bought Zoo Lights tickets for November 20? Make your Zoo Lights night merry and bright with Wine Fest!

For just $35, upgrade your Nov. 20 Zoo Lights night with a Wine Fest add-on ticket. Enjoy wine tastings throughout the evening, light bites, and live music in our exclusive Wine Fest Lounge. Sip, savor, and soak up the holiday magic!

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Zoo Members

Members, get $10 off Wine Fest tickets when you log in to your member portal to purchase. Uncork some holiday cheer with wine tastings, live music, and light bites!

Plus, you save 20% on Zoo Lights admission tickets throughout the season as a Houston Zoo member. Cheers to more holiday magic!

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Not yet a Zoo Member? Join the herd and start your membership with Houston’s favorite holiday lights.

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Experience Zoo Lights

Lighting the Way for Wildlife

Your favorite Houston holiday tradition is back! This holiday season, step into a world where wildlife comes to light. Every path and light reveals wonder, guides every journey, and brings us closer to wildlife and to the brighter future we can build together.

Date: November 19, 2026 – January 4, 2027 (Houston Zoo is closed on December 9 and Christmas Eve)
Time: 5:30 – 10:30 p.m., last entry at 9:30 p.m.

Gather your family and friends. Come experience the wild in a whole new light. Together, let’s light the way for wildlife.

EXPERIENCE ZOO LIGHTS

  • 2025 Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo.

  • 2025 Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wine Fest?

Wine Fest takes place at Houston Zoo’s Masihara Pavilion. Your Wine Fest ticket gives you access to this dedicated event area, where you can enjoy wine tastings, live music and light bites throughout the evening. You can enter and exit Wine Fest Lounge as you stroll through TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights, and return to Wine Fest for refills and more.

Does my Wine Fest ticket include Zoo Lights?

Yes. Your Wine Fest ticket includes admission to Zoo Lights.

How much wine is included in my ticket?

Your Wine Fest ticket includes wine tastings throughout the evening. To keep the night fun and safe for everyone, all pours are served under our Responsible Enjoyment Policy, and bartenders may limit or decline service at their discretion.

Is this event only open to guests 21 and up?

Yes, Wine Fest is an adults-only event for guests 21 and up. No babies or children are allowed. Guests without a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter.

What food options will be available?

There will be complimentary light bites available during Wine Fest, and plenty of food options available for purchase across the Zoo, including our full menu from Jack’s Cafe and Cypress Circle Café, as well as our kiosks around the Zoo. Place your order online ahead of time from Cypress Circle.

Where should I park?

Our main parking lot is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive, and parking will be available throughout the Hermann Park parking areas.

What happens if it rains?

This event is rain or shine. There are no refunds.

Is smoking permitted?

No, smoking is not permitted at the Zoo.

Responsible Enjoyment Policy

Wine Fest is a 21+ event. Valid ID is required for entry and service. Pours are tasting-size and served at the bartenders’ discretion. Guests who appear intoxicated will not be served. Please drink responsibly and plan a safe ride home.

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