A Zoolights Holiday Experience
Tacoma is a wonderful - and affordable - fall and winter getaway, where the Holiday spirit is alive and well, and family and friends can gather for some holiday magic.
With Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium as the focal point, there are opportunities for connection around every corner.
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Nov. 26, 2021 through Jan 2, 2022, Zoolights turns Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium into a winter wonderland, where families and couples can sip hot chocolate or cider as they wander through the displays of 700,000+ lights. If you think you love the zoo during the day, you should see it at night, with (outdoor) halls fully decked.
Other Attractions
Round out your holiday visit! There's a whole city full of nearby attractions and activities for couples and families to keep the magic going.
Hotels
The hardest part of getting together is saying goodbye at the end of the evening. So...don't.
Hotels throughout Tacoma are just a few minutes away, and offering winter wonderful deals on stays, and some have extra Holiday-themed check-in gifts waiting for your arrival.

Hotel Murano
Book two nights, get a third night free! // More

Courtyard Tacoma Downtown
Upscale hotel just steps from the museums, popular restaurants and the University of… // More

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