What to Know
- Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Dec. 8, 2022 (Jungle Jam) and Jan. 12, 2023 (Lunar New Year)
- 21+; $100 (express entry and entry to a special lounge)
Plenty of famous libations have drawn their famous names from animals — the Salty Dog comes to mind, as do the Grasshopper and the Moscow Mule — but we don't always get the opportunity to raise a cocktail in a place where critters actually dwell.
And if there happen to be several lovely lanterns shimmering after the sun sets, a line-up of lit-up sculptures shaped like beasties? That seems especially magical.
That magic is now holding critter-cool court at Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where LA Zoo Lights: Animal Aglow is enchanting visitors nightly.
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Several of those visitors are families, for youngsters do love to see the oversized frogs, dragonflies, and flamingos that dot the dazzling spectacular.
But there are a couple of special events for the grown-up set, specifically those 21-and-older guests seeking a spirited approach to this illuminated favorite.
The Animals Aglow Happy Hours will take place on Dec. 8 and Jan. 12, and both boast a memorable theme. The December delight is a joyful Jungle Jam, while Lunar New Year will add an upbeat air to the first part of the new year.
A ticket is $100, which includes express entry to the park. You'll also enjoy "access to a private lounge with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and a signature cocktail."
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Which wondrous whimsy will you be drawn to after calling upon this convivial lounge? Will you find yourself lingering before the colorful peacock, the sweet sloths, or the wisteria-esque tunnel of powerful purple splendor?
Check out both Happy Hours now, and the full Animals Aglow experience.