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Lights Before Christmas | Toledo, Ohio | wtol.com
Lights Before Christmas
WATCH AGAIN: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas special
With over 1 million lights, the award-winning Big Tree and 200+ illuminated animal images spread out across the zoo, the 2021 edition starts Nov. 19.
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Toledo Zoo vying for title of Best Zoo Lights in the nation for Lights Before Christmas
USA Today 10Best is asking readers to vote for the best zoo lights in the nation now through Dec. 6 at noon.
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Lights Before Christmas Photo Booth | See your pictures from opening night at the 36th annual holiday event!
Our roaming photographers are on the grounds of the 72-acre Toledo Zoo to capture what's making the community merry and bright tonight!
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Run, run Rudolph: Toledo Zoo's Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5K set for Dec. 12
If you're hustling for the holidays, you can channel that energy into this year's Polar Paws and Santa Claws 5K, which kicks off at the Toledo Zoo on Dec. 12.
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WATCH AGAIN: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas LIVE!
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Months of preparation, weeks of celebration: Technology and teamwork | Lights Before Christmas 2021
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Fun for all ages: Tiger and snow leopard cubs enjoying their first year at the Toledo Zoo! | Lights Before Christmas 2021
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Family and community coming together with help of sponsor KeyBank | Lights Before Christmas 2021
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Lights, sights and tasty treats at the Toledo Zoo! Check out the menu | Lights Before Christmas 2021
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A live performance by Masterworks Chorale | Lights Before Christmas 2021
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Light that Big Tree! Flipping the switch with this year's honoree from the 180th Fighter Wing | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Sprucing it up: The centerpiece of the Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas gets an upgrade for 2021
Lights Before Christmas
WATCH AGAIN: Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas LIVE!
Lights Before Christmas
Months of preparation, weeks of celebration: Technology and teamwork | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Fun for all ages: Tiger and snow leopard cubs enjoying their first year at the Toledo Zoo! | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Family and community coming together with help of sponsor KeyBank | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Lights, sights and tasty treats at the Toledo Zoo! Check out the menu | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
A live performance by Masterworks Chorale | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Light that Big Tree! Flipping the switch with this year's honoree from the 180th Fighter Wing | Lights Before Christmas 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Sprucing it up: The centerpiece of the Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas gets an upgrade for 2021
Lights Before Christmas
Brewdolph Bash on tap at Toledo Zoo offers exclusive Lights Before Christmas preview
Adults 21 and older can enjoy a fun-filled evening Nov. 18 with holiday drinks while strolling zoo grounds before the Lights Before Christmas officially kicks off.
Now Hiring
Toledo Zoo holding open interviews for seasonal Lights Before Christmas employees
Open interviews will be held Monday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Lights Before Christmas
Brewdolph Bash on tap at Toledo Zoo offers exclusive Lights Before Christmas preview
Adults 21 and older can enjoy a fun-filled evening Nov. 18 with holiday drinks while strolling zoo grounds before the Lights Before Christmas officially kicks off.
Now Hiring
Toledo Zoo holding open interviews for seasonal Lights Before Christmas employees
Open interviews will be held Monday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from 3 - 5 p.m.
Holidays
Bedford Township veterans gifted free visit to Toledo Zoo 'Lights Before Christmas'
The veterans and their families were also given a free meal and gifts for their children.
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Celebrate Noon Year's Eve at the Toledo Zoo
Let the countdown to 2020 begin a little early at the Toledo Zoo!
Holidays
Bedford Township veterans gifted free visit to Toledo Zoo 'Lights Before Christmas'
The veterans and their families were also given a free meal and gifts for their children.
Lights Before Christmas
Celebrate Noon Year's Eve at the Toledo Zoo
Let the countdown to 2020 begin a little early at the Toledo Zoo!
Lights Before Christmas
See mini horses, donkeys during Lights Before Christmas
You can check out the mini animals at the main entrance of the Toledo Zoo every Tuesday in December, thanks to an equine-assisted learning program from Swanton!
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The Big Tree is lit and the Lights Before Christmas are now in full swing
Live from the Toledo Zoo, WTOL brings you the sights and sounds of the kickoff to the holiday season with the lighting of the Big Tree and more!
Lights Before Christmas
See mini horses, donkeys during Lights Before Christmas
You can check out the mini animals at the main entrance of the Toledo Zoo every Tuesday in December, thanks to an equine-assisted learning program from Swanton!
Lights Before Christmas
The Big Tree is lit and the Lights Before Christmas are now in full swing
Live from the Toledo Zoo, WTOL brings you the sights and sounds of the kickoff to the holiday season with the lighting of the Big Tree and more!
Lights Before Christmas
Lights Before Christmas opens at the Toledo Zoo with tree-lighting ceremony tonight | Watch on WTOL 11
All your favorite sights are back, plus new experiences at the best lights display around!
Lights Before Christmas
PHOTO BOOTH | Check out your Lights Before Christmas pics here
Thanks for taking part in the 2019 Lights Before Christmas kickoff!
Local News
Jupmode releases Lights Before Christmas t-shirt, sweatshirt
These will surely get you in the Christmas spirit while checking out the more than a million lights at the Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas!
Lights Before Christmas
Lights Before Christmas opens at the Toledo Zoo with tree-lighting ceremony tonight | Watch on WTOL 11
All your favorite sights are back, plus new experiences at the best lights display around!
Lights Before Christmas
PHOTO BOOTH | Check out your Lights Before Christmas pics here
Thanks for taking part in the 2019 Lights Before Christmas kickoff!
Local News
Jupmode releases Lights Before Christmas t-shirt, sweatshirt
These will surely get you in the Christmas spirit while checking out the more than a million lights at the Toledo Zoo's Lights Before Christmas!
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