When it comes to the holiday season, there’s no better place to spend it than right here in Alabama. Luckily, several events are held throughout the state this time of year that helps spread lots of holiday cheer, including the annual Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival in Montgomery. For a sneak peek at what you will enjoy at this event, take a look below.

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Do you plan to visit this year’s Montgomery Zoo Christmas lights Festival? Or, have you attended in previous years? Let us know in the comments.

Another Christmas event that’s worth attending this holiday season is “Magic Christmas in Lights” at Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Take A Stroll Through 3 Million Dazzling Lights At Alabama’s Bellingrath Gardens And Home’s Magic Christmas In Lights.

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Montgomery Zoo Christmas lights

Are there other zoos in Alabama with holiday light displays?

Alabama is home to some wild and adventurous zoos and wildlife parks. One of them is the Alabama Safari Park also located in Montgomery. Every weekend November 25 through December 11 and then nightly December 16 thru New Year's Eve you can pack up the family and cruise through the park in your vehicle while thousands of twinkling lights lead you on an adventure. If you are lucky you will some of the nocturnal park inhabitants under the glow of these festive lights.

After your drive, you can grab some hot cocoa and take a stroll through their Candy Cane Forest to see and interact with your favorite petting zoo animals.

What other holiday light displays are there in Alabama?

Even though Montgomery, Alabama may only get a dusting of snow each winter it doesn’t mean Alabamans are any less festive come the holiday season. In fact, there are some pretty amazing light displays in Montgomery and the surrounding state. If you love jumping in the car and going for a holiday light drive with the family like we do check out our article featuring some of the best holiday light displays in Montgomery, Alabama as well as neighboring areas of the state.

Where are the best Christmas lights in Alabama?

Since we’ve shown you a few of the holiday zoo lights near Montgomery, Alabama what else does Alabama have up its sleeve when it comes to festive light displays? Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama should be on your list of light shows to check out this holiday season. Every year they have a spectacular Christmas lights show and celebration. Christmas at the Falls will wow you with millions of lights throughout the park. Enjoy a brisk walk around illuminated walking trails to the magical sound of the park’s 90-foot waterfall. Then warm up with hot chocolate while checking out the petting zoo or having a visit with Santa.

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