Denver Zoo Volunteer Mike Lestition on the Origins of Zoo Lights ✨

We’re celebrating over three decades of Zoo Lights magic! ✨ From a humble start in 1992 with 30,000 lights and 27,000 visitors to more than 3 million lights and 300,000 visitors in 2023, Zoo Lights has grown into one of Colorado’s most beloved family events.
Today’s Zoo Lights visitors can thank a small group of volunteers for bringing the idea of a holiday lights display to Denver Zoo. Volunteer Mike Lestition, who has volunteered with the Zoo for nearly 50 years, shines a light on the origins of this bright, beautiful and beloved tradition. Watch the video to learn more and be sure to get your tickets to experience the wonder of Zoo Lights!
Get tickets:
denverzoo.org/events/zoolights/

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Zoo lights is a family tradition for us, it’s one of my favorite things about the holiday season!

[@EarthMoonStar2388]

Anxious to take kids to see our beautiful Zoo lights this Season!! Thanks Denver Zoo, you are ALL so very appreciated for what you each do, the Volunteers too. Warm Holiday Wishes!

[@EarthMoonStar2388]

Ohhh, thanks to this special man talking too, a volunteer. You have the best!

[@eandsm4620]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ZombieQueen819]

It does look amazing 🤩

[@lovinglife6080]

Thats awesome to hear how the zoo lights first started out thats so cool such beautiful Christmas traditions in Colorado ❤

[@debbiedunn4477]

I've never seen them in person.

[@eandsm4620]

Me, neither!