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Tickets are not exchangeable or refundable, and are valid only on the date shown on the ticket. Be sure you’ve chosen the correct date before completing your purchase.
For dates and pricing levels, view the 2024 Electric Safari Pricing Calendar PDF.
Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! You’ll also enjoy photos with our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, located throughout the Zoo and a holiday-safari themed drone show! Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. from 2019-2023 by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This year’s event will celebrate 34 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus will be listening to wishes December 6-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family!
For more details about Electric Safari, CLICK HERE.
December 6-23, 25-January 1, 2025
- 5 – 7:30 p.m. – General Admission Timed Tickets.
- 7:30 p.m. – Holiday-Safari Drone Show
- Event ends at 8:30 p.m.
TICKET DETAILS:
- To reserve member tickets, CLICK HERE
- Online timed e-tickets must be reserved in advance; no walk-up tickets available.
- All individuals visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under.
- Your timed ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. Starting at your ticketed time, you have a half-hour window after that time to enter the Zoo (for example, if your ticket is for 4 p.m., you need to be in line to enter the Zoo by 4:30 p.m.). Early arrivals are not allowed. Once you’re inside, you are welcome to stay at Electric Safari until the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
- The Zoo shuttle will not be running during this event.
- Remember, the only way to guarantee the authenticity and best price for your Electric Safari tickets is by reserving them via Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's website here. CMZoo does not charge extra ticketing fees and does not authorize other ticketing agents to sell tickets on our behalf. Tickets purchased through third parties could be fraudulent or exorbitantly priced; fraudulent tickets will not be accepted at the gate.
DISCOUNTS:
Follow the instructions below for eligible discounts for non-member guest tickets. Discounted tickets will not be honored at the gate without proper identification. Only Electric Safari discounts are accepted. No other passes or coupons will be applicable for a discount during the event.
Military Discount: The military discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel. Bring any of the following to validate your discounted tickets purchased online for you, your spouse and your dependents living in the same household.
- A valid military / retired military ID
- A copy of your DD214
- Your state driver’s license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
- Your ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
- A military spouse ID, if the military member is not present
This discount cannot be combined with other offers. A valid military ID is required upon admission.
Senior Discount: Please bring a valid ID showing your age of 65+ to validate your discounted senior tickets at Admissions.
REFUND POLICY:
- Purchased tickets can be refunded or exchanged up to two weeks prior to event date. (For example, tickets purchased for the night of Dec. 20 can be refunded through Dec. 6 only.) Email tickets@cmzoo.org for refund requests.
- Refunds for purchased tickets are not available due to weather conditions or any other reason within two weeks of ticketed date.
SERVICE ANIMALS:
We welcome service animals that are trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Individuals visiting the Zoo with the assistance of a service animal may only tour certain areas of the Zoo with their service animal. The Zoo can care for the service animal and provide staff guidance if you want to visit restricted areas. (Pets are not allowed inside the Zoo during Electric Safari.)
PLEASE NOTE: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo using your likeness on Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's website or promotional postings, including social media, advertising and event calendars.