Friday Night lights at the zoo
This Friday, October 9th
7–11 PM • Ages 21+
Dinner, an open bar, live music, and the zoo after dark.
$125/person • $100 for zoo members
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS GRANDE FINALE!
This Friday, OCTOBER 9TH: experience the zoo after dark.
Join us at Wilderness Trails Zoo in Birch Run from 7–11 PM for an adults-only evening with a buffet-style dinner and open bar by Tom Wood Catering, live music from Michael Root, illuminated trails, Rainforest access, and surprise animal meet-and-greet opportunities.
$125 per person • $100 for zoo members • Ages 21+
Your ticket helps improve Mick & Leo’s lion habitat. Auction bidding and additional fundraising activities are optional.
Friday Night Light guests get exclusive access to animal experiences.
Take pictures with zoo babies and explore the rainforest exhibit- home to our sloths and other tropical animals!
See the animals in a whole new light. See our big cats and other nocturnal animals at their most active hours.
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MORE TO ENJOY THIS FRIDAY
Enjoy activities with chances to win prizes at no additional cost, and fundraising games that support the Lion Habitat Improvement Project.
Every guest is entered in our prize-basket drawing-no bidding or extra payment required.
Mystery Wall and auction participation are optional.
HOW TO WIN PRIZES
your night under the lights...
Catered Food
zoo at night
Open Bar
baby animals
Live Music
Live Auction
mystery wall
glow games
HELP US improve our LION HABITAT
Friday Night Lights is a fundraising series dedicated to helping improve and expand Mick and Leo’s lion habitat.
Every ticket purchased helps move this project forward while giving guests an unforgettable evening of live music, catered food, an open bar, exclusive animal experiences, and an after-hours walk through the illuminated zoo.
Support the project even further by participating in our Wild Experiences Auction and other fundraising activities throughout the evening.
Every ticket purchase helps move Mick & Leo’s habitat improvement project forward.
GET OCT. 9TH TICKETS
win wild experiences- exclusive to the friday night lights live auction!
annouNCEMENT: zookeeper for a day is offiCIALLY for two people!! share your dream day with your dream coworker!
wild experiences for all!
PREDICTIONS, SURPRISES, GAMES & PRIZES- INCLUDED EXPERIENCES & OPTIONAL FUNDRAISING FUN!
MYSTERY PRIZE WALL
Donate $25, $50, or $100 to the lion habitat improvement project and pick a mystery prize from the matching level. Prizes vary between zoo & community experiences.
VIEW COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE DONORS
WILD PREDICTIONS
Free to play for all guests! Review the Wild Experiences being auctioned at 9:15 PM. Fill in your winning bid predictions before the auction starts.
If you guessed the best, you will win TWO tickets to the Friday Night Lights FINALE on Oct. 9th.
the rainforest
Spend part of your night with sloths, a baby capybara, and more! Explore the rainforest, see the fruit bats get active, and take your time discovering who’s part of the WTZoo tropic crew. Our keepers share facts and stories while you explore.
basketball challenge
Think you can top the leaderboard? Start with two lives and shoot for 1 or 2 points per basket. Each miss costs a life, so make every shot count! $5 per attempt. The highest single-attempt score of the night wins the prize.
FEED THE SNACK LOVERS
Grab your complimentary carrot cup and look for the “I Love Snacks” signs to see which animals you can feed! Explore as daylight fades into dusk, then walk the illuminated trails after dark to see who’s winding down and who’s just getting started.
Get Your Tickets
THIS FRIDAY • OCTOBER 9TH • 7–11 PM
$125 per person • $100 for zoo members • Ages 21+
Includes catered dinner, an open bar, live music, and after-hours zoo access.
Choose October 9th below to book for this Friday.
faq
Is this event for adults only?
Yes. Friday Night Lights is a 21+ event.
What is included with my ticket?
Admission to the after-hours event, catered food, open bar, live entertainment, illuminated zoo pathways, and featured fundraising activities.
Is Friday Night Lights included with regular zoo admission?
No. Friday Night Lights is a separately ticketed, after-hours fundraising event.
Will I see all of the animals?
Every visit is unique! While many animals are active during night events, some may choose to spend time indoors or in off-exhibit areas. Animal welfare always comes first.
What if there is bad weather?
Friday Night Lights is held every other Friday. If severe weather makes it unsafe to hold the event, it will be rescheduled for the following Friday. Guests will be notified as soon as possible, and all purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.
How do Zoo Member Tickets work?
Zoo members receive discounted admission to Friday Night Lights. Guests purchasing a Zoo Member Ticket must present a valid Wilderness Trails Zoo membership at check-in. If an active membership cannot be verified, the difference between the member and general admission price will be due before entry.
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