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Lights Before Christmas - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

The holidays are happenin' at the zoo.

The holidays are happenin' at the zoo.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Lights Before Christmas - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Columbia, South Carolina
November 21, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Closed November 26, December 24 and 25 and 31 - Schedule subject to change.

Celebrating over 20 years of South Carolina's largest and longest running holiday tradition, Lights Before Christmas presents dazzling light displays of almost one million lights, featuring everything from splashing elephants to a dancing tree and nightly snowfalls. A few highlights include:
  • Music in Motion Lights Spectacular
  • Nightly visits with Santa on days before Christmas
  • Roasted marshmallows at the cozy Jingle Bell Bonfire and warming hot chocolate or coffee to top off the experience
Parents, remember to pack a camera to take photographs of your children with Santa.

Additional Information - For additional information about tickets, directions and more, visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Web Site.

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