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.
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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.
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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.
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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!

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

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There are lots of great places to visit in North Dakota for a weekend getaway during the holidays. If you enjoy cozy small towns, you might think about visiting Bottineau, Fargo, Minot, or Garrison, just to name a few.

Where are some other places to see holiday lights in North Dakota?

Holiday lights in North Dakota are literally almost everywhere. Among the most popular spots to bring the entire family include Chmielewskie's Christmas Corner in Bismarck, Holiday Lights in Lindenwood Park in Fargo, and Holiday Lights Drive in the town of Williston. Each of them offers spectacular and unique lighting displays.

I’m looking for a fun holiday village to visit this season.

You’ll find numerous fun holiday villages that draw folks from far and wide during this special season of the year. One of the most well-known is in the town of Garrison called the Dickens Village Festival. During the holidays this part of Garrison becomes a Charles Dickens-era Victorian hamlet that is absolutely charming!

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