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Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 5pm–8pm

Zoo Lights at the Alaska Zoo

Alaska Zoo — Anchorage · Anchorage Co. · Anchorage

Opening weekend of Zoo Lights.

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Updated November 10, 2026

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