The Southern California Desert That Transforms Into A Winter Wonderland For The Holidays

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hosts a dazzling holiday light show called Wildlights, perfect for family enjoyment.

If you love the holidays and are seeking out the best and brightest events this season, then you'll want to take a look at this light show in SoCal that will brighten up your holidays.

Welcome to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! A fun place to visit all year long, but an especially magical place to be during the holiday season.

You can find the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

Perhaps you've experienced this desert zoo before, but have you ever been here during the annual Wildlights extravaganza?

So what exactly will you find at this desert zoo and garden around the holiday season? Lights! And lots of them. Show up after dark and you'll be treated to a dazzling array of colorful lights throughout the zoo.

You may not find snow in the desert in Southern California, but that won't stop you from feeling like you're in a winter wonderland as you tour the zoo that's decked out in holiday magic.

Running from November 23 - December 24, Wildlights is a fun-filled holiday event that's now in its 26th year.

Perfect for the whole family to enjoy, this is one destination you won't want to miss.

Wildlights runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children.

What do you think of Wildlights at the Living Desert? It sure looks like a fun activity to experience in SoCal.

If you're seeking another fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays in SoCal, you may also want to check out this reindeer festival in Southern California that the whole family will love.

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