ZOO LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

See Chattanooga Zoo transformed with colorful lights into a winter wonderland when Holiday Lights at the Zoo is held over the next two weekends. Chattanooga Zoo is located at 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.

Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 13-14 and 20-21, guests are invited to see the animals open their gifts, have a picture made with Santa, play holiday games and make crafts between the hours of 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Tickets for nonmembers are $12 adults, $8 children, ages 2 and younger free. Zoo members receive 50% off ticket price.

Activities included in the admission ticket are holiday-themed animal enrichment, letters to Santa, carolers, cookie decorating, games, Hidden Elf on the Shelf, ornament crafting and storytime.

Extras available for purchase are photos with Santa ($7 per print), snack carts, camel feedings and train rides.

For more info: 423-697-1322.