Zoolights is the Point Defiance Zoo's annual holiday light show. While the season is technically over, I love seeing lights on dark winter nights. Makes me feel warm all over. Or was that hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps? Either way, here are some colorful pictures from this year's show.
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Every year, I swear to check out the zoo during the day just to enjoy the gardens like Alison did. See her post here.
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The "flame tree" changes shape a bit each year but retains its popularity as a photo backdrop for attendees.
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It's hard to capture the effect of these simple white lighted snowflakes hung throughout a woodsy area of the zoo. It was delightful in person.
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We're in the soggy pacific northwest, right?
Swirling around the feet of the giant wire saguaros is a river of great plants.
Every year, I swear to check out the zoo during the day just to enjoy the gardens like Alison did. See her post here.
Psychedelic plants, no paint required!
A flash exposes some lovelies hidden by darkness.
Beautiful! Loree's Christmas tree next year?
A monkey puzzle tree wearing Seahawk colors.
I wonder what it might look like with a bit of snow?
Skating puffins, not something one sees every day.
Our native Snowberry (Symphoricarpos) putting on a show of it's own!
Magical forest.
The "flame tree" changes shape a bit each year but retains its popularity as a photo backdrop for attendees.
It's hard to capture the effect of these simple white lighted snowflakes hung throughout a woodsy area of the zoo. It was delightful in person.
If gazing at lights isn't your thing, you can ride the nifty vintage merry-go-round or ride a camel.
I looked at both ends but there was no pot of gold!
Mt. Rainier
A crab being eyed by the lurking octopus behind it.
May your winter be filled with light and love!
