'A memory-making experience.' Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo features more than 1 million lights

We are nearing the moment the Detroit Zoo opens up its light-up seasonal attraction, Wild Lights!

Its an opportunity for a walking experience through animal-themed light-up displays with food and drink in hand.

Wild Lights features more than a million lights and kicks off on November 22. It's sure to light up your smile and the night.

"We have over 500 sculptures that are covered in lights and then we also wrap trees that youll see throughout the footprint," said Emily Crychton O'Hara, senior director of guest experience at the Detroit Zoo.

The light-up footprint traverses about half the zoos terrain. Planning and prep starts in July, building up to the big moment.

Running roughly a decade, this year, you can expect differing themed spots spanning the space like an African safari and