🦇 Zoo Lights Gothmas (Adult Night)

Denver Zoo is giving its beloved three million twinkling Zoo lights an unholy makeover: Gothmas, an adults-only evening of live punk music, dark holiday festivities, festive beverages, and folklore's favorite child-punishing Christmas demon, Krampus. Santa's disciplinary department.

Beautiful Christmas lights? BAH, HUMBUG. We're goths. We have a reputation to maintain. (Fine, they're pretty. Just don't be weird about it.)

Dress code: Black, velvet, lace, leather, dramatic eyeliner, festive existential dread. Or just a proper scowl in normal clothes. You know the drill. 🦇

• 📍 Meetup Plan: We'll meet at 6:50 PM just outside the main entrance for our 7:00 PM timed entry, then explore the grounds together. The event runs until 10 PM. Dress warmly; goth attire is considerably less romantic when you're freezing.
• 🎟️ Get your ticket ASAP before it sells out ($35)! Select the 7 PM entry. https://my.denverzoo.org/2026-adult-nights/zoolights. If sold out, you can grab an earlier slot—the zoo allows entry anytime after. Just meet us outside at 6:50p (or just inside the doors at 7p if you want to do a lap on your own with your earlier slot). 21+ only. Includes one canned drink (NA options available). RSVP here ≠ ticket purchased.

Q: What's the RSVP policy? 🚫
A: RSVP etiquette is crucial! No-shows can throw off the vibe of the event, so we kindly ask that you shoot the host a message or un-RSVP before the event starts if you can't make it. Two no-shows may result in removal from the group.

Q: How can I support? 💌
A: Did you know that your humble organizers pay about $360 a year to bring events to you on Meetup? A tiny annual donation from you is all it takes to keep the events coming. Suggested donation is $5/event or $20 for unlimited events. Just send a Venmo/Paypal to me @mandirao (or ask me for Zelle). Couldn't do it without you! 💓