November - January 

Host your holiday gathering in the Holiday Pavilion at Stone Zoo’s ZooLights, where guests can mix, mingle and be merry amid a wonderland of lights.

Whether you’re meeting up with friends or family, celebrating a birthday, planning a proposal, or throwing an ugly sweater party, the Holiday Pavilion offers the perfect private, outdoor spot to make your night shine. Warm up with hot cocoa, relax by the fire, and enjoy your own cozy space.

Available for rent by the hour or for the entire evening, the pavilion sits at the heart of ZooLights with private access, fire pits and twinkling lights—perfect for an unforgettable night under a ceiling of holiday lights and stars.

Rental includes:

• Private gathering space
• Four heating towers
• Four fire pits
• Eight benches with festive covers
• Four cocktail tables with linen
• Easy access to and from Zoolights

The Holiday Lights Pavilion will be available throughout Zoolights and may be rented by the hour, with a two-hour minimum. Additional time may be added in 30- or 60-minute increments.

Zoo members and non-profit groups receive 10% discount off of the venue rental.

ZooLights Admission:

Zoolights admission tickets must be purchased for all guests. Zoolights tickets can be purchased online. Children under 2 are free

Make a Reservation:

To book the Holiday Pavilion or to learn about optional additions to your gathering proposal or birthday party, please reach out to us at rentals@zoonewengland.org.