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 6 Guests

Perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Base rental includes seated space for 6 individuals, with the option to add up to 4 more guests (maximum of 10 per igloo) for $20 per person.

Admission for 6 Guests

Pre-Glow: Daytime admission to the Topeka Zoo Starlight & Aurora: Admission to Zoo Lights

Drink Tickets for 6

Each guest (up to 6) receives a ticket redeemable for hot chocolate or apple cider, or upgrade to a spiked hot chocolate, spiked apple cider, beer, or wine.

Fun Activites

Fun games and activities available

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

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Food & Beverage Packages

Igloo guests may pre-order select menu items to have ready when they arrive, or order from the special Igloo Menu the night of their reservation. All orders are placed through your dedicated Igloo Concierge once you’ve checked in.

PRE-Order Food & Drink Here

All prices are pre-tax. 

Available to Order the Night-of:
Pre Order Options

Enhance your igloo experience by selecting from a variety of food and drink packages in advance. All prices are pre-tax.

Must be 21+ with valid ID. • All prices are pre-tax.

  • Spiked Candy Cane $11.00

    Rich hot chocolate with a merry splash of Peppermint Schnapps.

  • You’re a Mean One $11.00

    Creamy hot chocolate with a fiery splash of Fireball cinnamon whiskey.

  • Penguin Express $11.00

    Velvety hot chocolate infused with a smooth shot of Kahlúa coffee liqueur.

  • Snowball Fight $11.00

    Warm apple cider with a fiery splash of Fireball cinnamon whiskey.

  • It’s Cold Out-Cider $11.00

    Cozy hot cider infused with smooth bourbon for a toasty winter sip.

  • Caribbean Christmas $11.00

    Spiced rum swirled into hot apple cider for a tropical holiday twist.

  • Beer $7.00

    Chilled and refreshing—seasonal selections available.

  • Wine by the Glass $7.00

    A cozy pour of red or white to toast the holiday lights.

  • Light Up Souvenir Cup with Hot Chocolate and Alcohol
    Light Up Souvenir Cup with Hot Chocolate and Alcohol $17.00

    Take home the glow! A keepsake cup filled with hot chocolate and your choice of Peppermint Schnapps, Fireball, or Kahlúa.

  • Light Up Souvenir Cup with Hot Apple Cider and Alcohol
    Light Up Souvenir Cup with Hot Apple Cider and Alcohol $17.00

    Glow all night with a keepsake cup filled with hot apple cider and your choice of Fireball, Bourbon, or Spiced Rum.

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 2025 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.

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PRE-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.

$175

per Igloo

  • This package is offered exclusively on Saturdays / Sundays
  • Time slot: 2:00-4:00 PM (The zoo is open from 9am-4pm during the zoo lights season.)
  • Seating space for up to 6 guests
  • 6 General Zoo Admission tickets
  • Note: Pre-Glow packages do not include Zoo Lights admission tickets

Pre-Glow Pricing:

  • $175 for one 2 hour time slot

  • Each additional person above the 6 included is $20. Total capped at 10 people per igloo.

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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

1 igloo

Starlight Experience

Nestled in the pavilion at the heart of the holiday festivities, this single igloo is the perfect cozy retreat to enjoy Zoo Lights with family and friends. Want to extend the stay for the whole night? Details below!

$225+

Includes 1 Igloo

  • Pavilion location in the heart of Zoo Lights
  • Time slots: 5:30–7:00 PM or 7:30–9:00 PM Want the whole evening? Details below.
  • Seating space for up to 6 guests
  • Zoo Lights tickets for 6
  • Drink ticket for 6

Starlight Pricing:

  • $225 for 1.5 hour time slot

  • $400 to rent the igloo for whole night; total of 3.5 hours (based on availability)

  • Each additional person above 6 is $20. Total capped at 10 people per igloo.

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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

2 Igloos

Aurora Experience

Enjoy double the space with two side-by-side igloos in the pavilion, surrounded by the holiday glow.  Want to extend the stay for the whole night? Details below!

$325+

Includes 2 Igloos
  • Pavilion locations in the heart of Zoo Lights
  • Time slots: 5:30–7:00 PM or 7:30–9:00 PM Want the whole evening? Details below.
  • Seating space for up to 6 guests per igloo (12 total)
  • 12 Zoo Lights tickets
  • 12 Drink tickets (1 per person)

Aurora Pricing:

  • $325 for one 1.5 hour time slot

  • $475 to rent the pair of igloos for the for whole night; total of 3.5 hours (based on availability)

  • Each additional person above the 12 included is $20. Total capacity is 20.

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Reserved Igloos are non-refundable.

Interested in inviting more that 20 guests to an igloo experience? Please call us for a group rate at (785) 368 9180.

Please Call (785) 368 9180 for your discount code if you are a FOTZ Member.

Allow 24 to 48 hours for a return call, as I am out polishing the Big Red Sleigh.

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. Igloo sessions end at 9 PM.

  • Igloo access for up to 6 guests with the option to purchase additional tickets. Capped at 10 guests (indoor and outdoor)
  • One drink ticket per person (up to 6). Additional guest tickets accommodate one ticket each. Capped at 10 guests.
  • Bluetooth Speaker 
  • Outdoor fireplace 
  • Access to games 

We have pre-order options and yes, you’re welcome to wait until day of. 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. The menu options are located in the food drop down for both pre-order and night of ordering.

Those with an igloo reservation are welcome to pre-order food from the list of pre-order options.

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. There 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.