It’s all about lights - old and new - at Topeka Zoo

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo is all about lights this time of year.

Dennis Dinwiddie from the zoo visited Eye on NE Kansas to talk about special events they are holding.

TopekaZoo Lights is about to light up the zoo. It kicks off Nov. 20 with a garland cutting event.

The next night brings a new event this year, a Glow Roll Parade. It will start at 6 p.m. Nov. 21.

Children age 10 and under are invited to deck out their bikes, wagons and strollers, then parade through the Zoo Lights. Participants much have a Zoo Lights ticket and register in advance here. Participation is limited to 75 children.

The Topeka Zoo also continues its tradition of Holiday Light Recycling. Bin already are out in the zoo’s main parking lot and will remain there through Jan. 15.

Old, broken, or unwanted strands of rope lights, garland lights, C7, C9, mini lights, and LED holiday lights are all accepted. Please bring the lights only, not trees, decorations or other items to which they are attached.

The lights are taken for recycling, with proceeds benefiting the zoo’s conservation efforts.