Stroll Through Beautiful Christmas Lights And Roast Marshmallows During The Holiday Nights At North Dakota’s Red River Zoo

The holiday season is upon us in North Dakota and what better way to celebrate it than an evening stroll through lights, decorations, and animals? Holiday Lights at Red River Zoo is one of the most popular annual events and you can bring the entire family to enjoy it! We’re sure you'll make new, unique, and fun holiday memories that will last a lifetime.

Holiday Lights at Red River Zoo is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

As far as light displays in North Dakota, this is one of the best! All over the zoo, the exhibits and more are all decked-out in holiday cheer.

The Red River Zoo holiday light display is appealing to all generations, making it a great family activity.

Even though everything is not ablaze until at night, you can still see many of the animals from all over the world roaming about their habitats.

Put on your best walking shoes, grab your favorite jacket, and throw on a scarf, as it might be a bit chilly.

If you're lucky, you might even see Santa Claus traveling along the Polar Express! Not to be cliche, but you might feel like you're in a Hallmark movie!

Holiday Lights at Red River Zoo features both indoor and outdoor features.

If you enjoy roaring open fires and roasting marshmallows, you'll find that here. It makes the zoo almost feel like a quaint holiday village..

Up-close animal encounters are also part of the holiday celebration.

Petting the animals at the Red River Zoo, one of the best zoos in the state, is not just fun for the little ones. Their adult companions love it as well!

Within the Holiday Nights event, there are also other interesting aspects and interactive activities.

Check the website and public promotions for exact events, days, and times, but in the past they have included a special Jaws, Paws, lunch with Santa Claus, and an array of holiday art and crafts areas.

Oh, there is so much to see, do, and enjoy at the annual Holiday Lights at Red River Zoo!

Be sure to bring your camera to capture some of the prettiest holiday lights in the The Peace Garden State.

Have you been to Holiday Lights at Red River Zoo? If so, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there. You can also learn more about their special events on the zoo’s website and their Facebook page.

If you’re looking for other winter vacation ideas in North Dakota, check out this article revealing some truly unforgettable places.