ZooLights at Stone Zoo: A Festive Outing with Boston Kids
Submitted by Kelley Heyworth on
Boston is home to some beloved zoos as well as some spectacular holiday light displays, but a local tradition combines the two: ZooLights! This 26-acre winter wonderland at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham features tens of thousands of sparkling lights and lantern-lit sculptures, but what makes it unique from some other Christmas light experiences are the (real) animals roaming among the sparkling exhibits: black bears, Canada lynx, arctic foxes, reindeer, and more. My nine-year-old son and I explored ZooLights on an early December Wednesday evening, and were totally enchanted by the glowing colors and exotic animals.
Take a detour to check out these home Christmas light displays before or after your visit, and as always, keep tabs on our Boston Holiday Fun Guide for more ideas for socially distant festivites all season long.