Opening Night Festivities, November 20
Join the Zoo
and WMC-TV's Ron Childers for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event begins at
5:15 p.m. with a performance by 2008 National High Stepping Champions, the
Whitehaven High School Marching Band. Then, countdown with Ron as we light the
Great Poinsettia Tree at the Zoo's Entrance.
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PLUS, the first 250 kids to enter Zoo Lights on November 20 will
receive a plush, holiday bear as a gift from the Zoo. The gates open at 5:30, so
arrive early for the chance to get one of these gifts while supplies last
(plush height approximately 8").
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Discounts at the Gift Shop
Zoo members, don't forget you receive a special holiday discount when you visit one of our gift shops November 20, 21 and 22. Members receive an additional 10% discount to your already existing 15% discount - that's a 25% discount this weekend only!
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2009 Title Sponsor: SunTrust Banks, Inc.
2009 Light Partners: FedEx, Joseph C. DeWane, M.D., The Prentiss Family, The Poplar Foundation, Phillips Grandchildren, Dorothy Orgill Kirsch, Brad and Dina Martin Family, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., and Wolfchase Galleria and Oak Court Mall
2009 Activity Partners: Fred’s, Inc.
2009 Avenue of the Animals Partners: Gene & Nancy Holcomb, Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stokes, Jr.
*On Thursday, Dec. 12, Santa will be in the Teton Trek underwater viewing area instead of the Lodge.
Plan your visit
Download a PDF of the SunTrust Zoo Lights map, and plan your visit from your home.