Safari Lights
Visitors journey through three kilometres of park trails transformed by more than one million twinkling lights. The drive-thru route features immersive light tunnels, vibrant animated displays, and illuminated animal figures. Guests enjoy the spectacle from the warmth of their own vehicles while listening to a specially curated Christmas soundtrack broadcast over the radio.
What to Expect
Drive-thru holiday light adventure across three kilometres of Safari Niagara.
Event Details
Duration
The drive-through takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from start to finish.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Safari Niagara
Food & Drink
Treats are not sold during Safari Lights, but visitors may bring their own snacks in their vehicle.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Tickets are priced per vehicle, not per person. Any Night Ticket: $34.95 per vehicle, valid for one night during regular Safari Lights hours from Nov 20 to Jan 3, with no date and time booking needed. The $24.95 ticket section says open Thursday–Sunday and to book a time online; the $29.95 section says open Monday–Sunday, times vary by date, and to book a time online. The page separately says each ticket permits one pass through the park. – Get tickets
- Hours: Regular hours: 5:30pm–7:30pm. Extended hours: Sat Dec 12, 5:30pm–8:45pm; Sun Dec 13, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Thu Dec 17, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Fri Dec 18, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Sat Dec 19, 5:30pm–8:45pm; Sun Dec 20, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Mon Dec 21, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Tues Dec 22, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Wed Dec 23, 5:30pm–8:30pm; Dec 26–30, 5:30pm–7:30pm; Jan 2 & 3, 5:30pm–8:00pm. The ticket section says times vary by date for Dec 12–Jan 3.
- Parking: Washrooms are located in the parking lot and can be accessed before or after the tour.
- Accessibility: This is a drive-thru experience where guests remain inside their vehicles the entire time.
- Pets: Leave pets at home.
Tips & Advice
- Book a dated ticket for November 20 to December 11 or for January 2–3 to get the lower price, keeping in mind that non-peak tickets only work until December 11.
- If you can't commit to a date, the new Any Night Ticket works any night during regular hours, with no time slot to book.
- Measure your vehicle before you go, because low-hanging lights and tight curves mean anything taller than 7 feet or longer than 9 feet is turned away.
- Use the parking lot washrooms and pack your own snacks before you start, because the drive takes up to an hour and no treats are sold.
- Tune your radio to the park's holiday soundtrack, and stay in the vehicle the whole time, since nobody can get out for photos.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the Any Night Ticket, good for one night during regular hours from November 20 to January 3 with no date or time to book
- New this year: thousands more lights and new displays added along the trails
- Extended hours on December 12–13, December 17–23 and January 2–3
- Lower-priced dated tickets for November 20 to December 11 and for January 2–3
- Sign up for Safari Niagara emails to get a Safari Lights discount code
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the drive take?
From the time you enter the park, it takes about 45 minutes to an hour from start to finish.
Are there limits on vehicle size?
Yes. Vehicles can be no taller than 7 feet and no longer than 9 feet, which means nothing bigger than a full-size SUV. Limos, buses, minibuses, cargo vans, motorcycles and trailers aren't allowed. If you're not sure, call 905-382-9669.
Can we buy snacks in the park?
No treats are sold, but you're welcome to bring your own snacks in your vehicle.
Are there washrooms?
Yes. The washrooms are in the parking lot, and you can use them before or after the tour.
Will we see the zoo animals?
Most of the animals are put in for the winter and the night, and the contrast between the dark and the lights makes them hard to see.
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