Holiday Nights at ZooMontana brightens Billings with festive lights

BILLINGS, Mont. – Holiday Nights at ZooMontana has returned, transforming the grounds into a dazzling winter wonderland. This beloved Magic City tradition brings together lights, music and community for a month-long celebration. Sheri Hanson-Smith, the assistant director of events and communications for Holiday Nights, emphasized the event's local flair. "One of the amazing things about Holiday Nights is that it is locally sourced, so it's different every year. Every year we're able to change it up and make it a little different," said Hanson-Smith. The event features nearly 30 million lights, illuminating pathways from the plaza to the wilderness trails. While not every animal is out during this time of year, visitors might catch a glimpse of one or two along with the ex