CLEVELAND — It's almost that time of year again...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced Monday morning the return of its annual Wild Winter Lights tradition, transforming the zoo into a winter wonderland with immersive, holiday-themed light displays.

The event runs on select dates from Tuesday, Nov. 18, through Monday, Dec. 30, featuring more than 1.5 million lights across several holiday-themed areas of the zoo, which include Colorful Forest, Magical Storybook, Glittering Galaxy, Swan Lake and Frosty Lane. There's also Santa's North Pole Lodge where guests can take photos with Santa Claus himself.

As in previous years, there will be walk-through and drive-through dates for those who want to experience the event on foot or from the warmth of their own vehicle.

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