We get passes every year. Festival of Lights is go...

We get passes every year. Festival of Lights is gorgeous!! Hall-Zoo-Ween is a lot of fun for younger kids! If you get there when it first opens parking and the zoo itself is much easier to navigate. Grab a map! There are special times and locations for animal encounters, train ride, a carousel, gift shops, face painting booths, picnic areas, restaurants, food trucks and a petting zoo. Need to cool off for a second? Go into the theater to watch a short film or find a giant mister like the sunflower. There are hills and a lot of walking involved, dress accordingly. Generally my son and I only stay about 3 hours. By the time we are leaving at Noon-2p it is getting crowded.