Reserve Your Private Igloo at Zoo Lights

The ultimate way to enjoy the holiday magic — cozy, private, and unforgettable.

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Your Own Private, Decorated Igloo

Best views of Zoo Lights magic.

Optional catering + drink service available.

Perfect for families, friends, or holiday parties.

What's Included In your Igloo Experience?

No matter which igloo you choose, you’ll enjoy:

Igloo + Private Fire

A beautifully decorated igloo with cozy seating, blankets, and a private fire.

Space for 8–10 guests

Perfect for gatherings with family and friends.

Admission to Zoo Lights

Explore the enchanting Zoo Lights before or after your igloo experience.

Hot Chocolate Bar

Warm up with our hot chocolate bar inside the igloo.

Fun Activites

Fun games and a candy cane hunt!

Small Bluetooth Speaker

Set the mood with your favorite holiday tunes.

Igloo Concierge

to assist with fire tending, table service, add-ons, and clean-up.

10% off for FOTZ Members

See Food & Beverage Options

Food & Beverage Packages

Igloo Guests can order food from the Café through their Igloo Concierge, once you’ve checked in your igloo. 

All prices are pre-tax. 

  • Grinch’s Delight Snackcuterie Box $25

    Our Grinch's Delight Snackcuterie Box is packed with an assortment of sweet, salty, fruity, and sour snacks that'll make your heart grow three sizes in no time.

  • S’mores Bars $20

    Bring a bit of Who-ville cheer to your holiday with our Grinchy S’mores, serving up to 4 Whos (or Grinches)! Inside, you’ll find everything you need for the ultimate festive s’mores experience:

    • Marshmallows so fluffy, they’ll make your heart grow three sizes
    • Golden graham crackers, as crisp as a winter’s day in Who-ville
    • Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, sweeter than Christmas morning DRINKS

All prices are pre-tax. 

Sound like the perfect holiday hangout?

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Reserve Early — Limited Igloos Available!

THE COOLEST WAY TO WARM UP!

Enjoy a memorable night tucked away from the cold at the 2024 Topeka Zoo Lights! Our Igloos provide a cozy, secluded space to enjoy this Winter Wonderland all evening long. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary or having a night out with friends. Elevate your experience with your very own private igloo! We offer multiple food and beverage add on options to enjoy.

Glow Experience

This rental features an earlier entry time slots before evening crowds and is perfect for families with younger children or early celebrations. Special matinee pricing.

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per Igloo

  • Pavilion location in the heart of Zoo Lights
  • Time slots: 5:30–7:00 PM or 7:30–9:00 PM
  • Space for up to 8 guests
  • Zoo Lights tickets for 8
  • Hot chocolate for 8

Pricing:

  • NYD
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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

Starlight Experience

This rental is nestled in the pavilion, placing you at the center of the holiday festivities. With seating for up to 8 guests, it’s the perfect cozy retreat to enjoy Zoo Lights with family and friends.

$225+

per Igloo

  • Pavilion location in the heart of Zoo Lights
  • Time slots: 5:30–7:00 PM or 7:30–9:00 PM
  • Space for up to 8 guests
  • Zoo Lights tickets for 8
  • Hot chocolate for 8

Pricing:

  • $225 for 1.5 hour time slot

  • $375 for two igloos at the same time slot

  • $400 for one igloo for the whole night (based on availability)

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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

Aurora Experience

This rental is tucked into the outdoor orangutan viewing area, offering a more private setting with additional covered seating. With space for up to 10 guests, it’s an elevated way to experience the magic of Zoo Lights together.

$325+

per Igloo

  • Outdoor orangutan viewing area with extra covered seating
  • Time slots: 5:30–7:00 PM or 7:30–9:00 PM
  • Space for up to 10 guests
  • Zoo Lights tickets for 10
  • Hot chocolate for 10

Pricing:

  • $325 for one 1.5 hour time slot

  • $475 for both time slots

  • Call for all-evening rental & discount code

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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

Igloo FAQ

Due to space constraints, we do not allow more than 10 people per igloo. For groups larger than 10, please check out the two-igloo reservation or the Holiday Party package! 

Outside food and drink is prohibited in the igloos. Your igloo concierge is happy to help you with food and drinks from the igloo bar or café. 

When you arrive, let Admissions know that you are here for your igloo reservation, you will be directed to the flagpole near the Gift Shop. At your reservation start time, your igloo concierge will take you to your assigned igloo. If you arrive early, you are more than welcome to walk around Zoo Lights and report to the flagpole at your reservation time. 

Please check in when you arrive, and your igloo concierge will take you to your igloo. However, your reservation will still end at its designated time, to allow igloo concierges to prepare the igloo for the next guests. 

In the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your reservation, please call 785-783-4264 and leave a message, a member of the Igloo team will get back to you within 24 hours. Please note, Igloo reservations can only be moved pending availability but are non-refundable. 

Igloo reservations are non-refundable.  

Yes! You are more than welcome to walk around Zoo Lights before or after your reservation so you can make the most of your igloo time. Please note, Zoo Lights hours are 5 pm to 9 pm.

  • Admission for up to 8-10 guests to enjoy the igloo during zoo lights
  • Igloo access for up to 8-10 guests (indoor and outdoor) 
  • Hot Chocolate for up to 8-10 guests 
  • Bluetooth Speaker 
  • Outdoor fireplace 
  • Decks of playing cards 

Inside your igloo there will be a snacks and beverage menu. Please speak to your igloo concierge to order. Your igloo concierge will place, pick up and deliver your order to you. 

If Zoo Lights is still open at the end of your igloo reservation, you are welcome to walk around the Zoo, but you must vacate the igloo at your designated time so the igloo can be cleaned and prepared for the next reservation. 

Certain items must be pre-ordered to ensure stock is available.

A limited café menu is available in the igloos, however it must be ordered and paid for during your reservation. 

I want to give a shout out to the Topeka Zoo. The Christmas Lights are amazing! It was so fun to go and walk through the lights, get hot cocoa, see Santa, and just enjoy the festive atmosphere. I highly recommend going. Young or old. Littles or not. Enjoy this treasure!
Anne D.
"Shoutout to Topeka Zoo for Christmas Zoo Lights!! First class display which only amplifies the civic pride of our community WTG!"
Ed R.
"Their displays just get better and better every year!"
Kayla S.
"We finally went to the Topeka Zoo Lights and it didn't disappoint! The weather the last couple days has been beautiful and tonight was the same. I hope you all are enjoying the holiday season!"
Jess H.
"It’s great! It’s a good time to have some hot chocolate, have some family laughs and enjoy the lights and just start off the holiday season!"
Debbie M.
“The Topeka Zoo is LIT!! I ended up here for a work Christmas party – had dinner in their meeting space then walked around to see the lights. They had a few light tunnels and so many neat animal light displays. They were hot chocolate and snack vendors around the park and fire pit stations to stop at to keep you warm overall really great experience would highly recommend bringing your family to see the lights at the Topeka zoo.”
Kelly D.

Make this holiday season unforgettable with your own private igloo at Zoo Lights!

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All proceeds benefit FOTZ, a non-profit organization that supports the Topeka Zoo through guest experiences, animal care, conservation efforts, and educational programs and camps.