Memphis Zoo was aglow for the holidays with its annual Truist Zoo Lights.
Attire was heavy coats on chilly nights for visitors who drank hot chocolate and took photos standing in front of festive light displays. They kept their coats on, but removed their shoes to don skates at the ice-skating rink.
Sienna Dawson and
Aubree Green
Nicole Cupo and
Patrick Croce
Jahnearean Joy and Myashanti Edwards
Cindy Buckley, and Carolyn Jackson
Alissa and Anthony Martin, Caleb Fuller, and Peyton Brown
Kristyn Martin and
Keiyoma Dabney
Jessica McArter, and
Janae Topes
Morgan, Maverick, and
Tony Morgan
Zoo Lights has been going on “at least 20 years,” says Memphis Zoo communications specialist Rebecca Winchester.
“This year’s event was successful. It is always wonderful welcoming the community back to Memphis Zoo.”
Veronica Chacin and
Diego Sanchez
Carlo Duran and Eliza Seaton
Li Mayblum,
Jordan Kamerzink, and Adeline Janovice
Matt Quick and Katie Fye
Dakota Wilson and Ajay Jone
And, she says, “We look forward to providing the Memphis community with this holiday tradition every year.”
Asked how many lights were displayed, Winchester says. “I do not know the exact number of lights. However, it does take an entire month to set up.”
Zoe, Portia, Enzo, and Ashton Jeffries
Winchester did know how many people viewed those lights. “From my understanding, we have seen over 45,000 guests so far this season.”