It's time to enjoy the largest and brightest holiday light display in the region—Animal Adventure Park’s annual Jungle Bells: Holiday Lights! Just a short 20-minute drive from Binghamton to 85 Martin Hill Rd in Harpursville, NY, awaits a magical holiday experience for the whole family. The park has been completely transformed into a dazzling, immersive walk-thru experience featuring over 2 million lights bright!
This year, the park is even bigger and brighter, with hundreds of thousands of new lights and displays guaranteed to spark that holiday magic.
What to Explore at Jungle Bells 2025:
- Dazzling Displays: Walk through the brand-new Frozen Forest, dive into the immersive "Under the Sea" Area, and chase butterflies in the stunning "Butterfly Garden" Area.
- Lighted Awe: Prepare for sensory overload (in the best way) as you pass through three incredible tunnels with over 300 feet of continuous light.
- Characters & Photos:
- Santa's Heated Workshop: Meet the Big Guy 🎅 and snap photos in his cozy space. He's appearing Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8PM (Nov. 7th – Dec. 20th). Just remember to bring your camera!
- The Grinch: Catch the Grinch in full rotten character, roaming the park for meet & greets and "holiday cheerlessness" on Fridays & Saturdays (Nov. 28th – Dec. 27th), plus bonus nights on 11/26, 12/22, and 12/23.
- Animal Encounters: Get special after-hours access to see and feed many animals, including the Giraffe Barn Feeding Area and the Camel Barn Feeding Area!
- Festive Amenities: Warm up with concessions (their hot cocoa is, reportedly, delicious), find photo-opportunity displays, and grab gifts in the fully stocked Gift Shop.
- One Night Only: If you prefer a cozy tour from your car, mark your calendar for the special Drive-Thru Only Night on Wednesday, December 17th, from 5-8PM.
Ready to Make Memories?
The walk-thru experience runs from November 7th through December 27th.
- Regular Schedule: Thursdays – Sundays, from 4-8PM (Last entry 7PM).
- Bonus Nights: Wednesday, 11/26, Monday, 12/22, and Tuesday, 12/23.
- Closed Dates: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Members and children under 3 get in FREE! General admission for ages 3+ starts at $18.99. For more information and to plan your visit, head over to theanimaladventurepark.com.
The Gift That Keeps Giving: Animal Adventure Memberships
Looking for a gift that blows a one-time toy out of the water? An Animal Adventure Park and Preserve Membership is your golden ticket to a full year of wild fun at both parks!
- A Full Year of Adventure: Memberships are valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026, for unlimited admission during regular business hours at both Animal Adventure Park AND The Preserve Safari.
- Free Jungle Bells Access: While general admission rates apply to after-hours events, annual members get FREE entry to Jungle Bells!
- 10% Off: Members also receive a 10% OFF discount on gift shop merchandise.
- Go Virtual: The parks have moved to a virtual platform, so you just need your email link (and ID) for seamless, paperless entry.
Keep an eye out for the annual membership sale beginning on Black Friday to snag the best price and give a gift of adventure that lasts all year!
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Win 6 Passes to Jungle Bells!
Want to take your family to see all the millions of lights for free? We’re giving one lucky winner 6 passes to Jungle Bells this season!
Enter now for your chance to plan an evening of holiday magic, dazzling displays, and festive fun with the whole family!
December 10 UPDATE: Congratulations to winner of the giveaway, Bionca A.!
Good luck, and we’ll see you under 2 million lights!
This article and giveaway is sponsored by Animal Adventure Park and Preserve, a valued sponsor of Macaroni KID Binghamton. We appreciate your support in reviewing our sponsors' articles and hope that their offerings are useful for you and your family.
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