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Perform with Your Choir at Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo invites school and community choirs to perform during Zoo Lights.

Join us for Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo is bringing back a favorite holiday tradition with a new opportunity for school and community choirs to perform during this year’s celebration of Zoo Lights!

Performance Dates & Times

Date: November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Performances will not be available on December 9, December 24, or December 25.

Each choir will perform two 30-minute sets:

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • 7:30 p.m.

Performance Location
Children’s Zoo Stage
Stage size: 14 ft. x 25 ft.

Group Capacity
Performances are available for choirs with up to 40 members.

Ticket pricing

  • Weekday tickets: $20 per person
  • Weekend tickets: $25 per person

After your performance request is confirmed, your group will receive a ticket link to purchase admission.

Choir Requirements

  • Houston Zoo will provide access to a sound system that can be connected through an AUX cord.
  • Groups are responsible for bringing any additional equipment needed for their performance, including:
    • Risers
    • Music stands
    • Microphones
    • Other performance equipment
  • Houston Zoo does not provide performance equipment.

All participating choir members and guests will be required to complete signed waivers prior to performing.

Additional check-in instructions and payment deadlines will be provided after your performance request is confirmed.

Contact our Event Operations team for questions/comments.

Request a Choir Performance Date

Complete the form below to share your group’s information and preferred performance dates. A Houston Zoo team member will follow up with availability and next steps.