Are You Looking for Something to Do with your Kids during the Holidays? Visit Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo!

There's something new and exciting happening at Zoolights this year! This is the first time that visitors can skate while enjoying all of the excitement of zoo lights at the same time! If you love the outdoors, animals and skating, you can have it all this year at the Calgary Zoo.

From 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM the skating rink will be open just across from the Eurasian Gateway on the West Lawn. You have the option of bringing your own skates or you can rent helmets and skates at the skate shack. The Calgary Zoo has partnered with KidSport™ Calgary this year and their rentals are free of charge.

When you're finished skating you can relax and warm up beside the fire pit and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Other activities available at zoo lights this year include activities such as giant tic-tac-toe and the singing tree. The tree reaches 16 feet high and the dancing lights on it are activated when guests sing beside it. On most weekends there will be choirs on site to help activate the tree.

Of course, it goes without saying that the light at the zoo are the main feature of this holiday event. As you walk down the pathways you'll find a great selection of animal figures fighting your way.

Zoo fest is open until January 3, 2015. It will be closed on December 25 and if you are planning on visiting on New Year's Eve you have to purchase a separate event ticket to attend. Otherwise, the festivities are taking place nightly and it's a great family night out during this holiday season.