Tonight was opening night for the fifth annual Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo. Many families were out enjoying all of the lights strung around the zoo. Some visitors tonight say they always make it a tradition to come see these lights every year.

The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced the death of Ho Ho the Sun Bear Monday evening. Ho Ho was born Oct. 19, 1989 at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, according to a news release from the Zoo.

The holiday light exhibit features glowing lantern animals and displays throughout the zoo grounds. Visitors can take a train ride, listen to festive music, and enjoy seasonal treats. ZooLights tickets are $6 per person.

The always popular Topeka Zoo Lights opens to the public Friday. The zoo gave 27 News a sneak-peak Thursday night. Director of development, Cynthia McCarvel, said there’s several new displays this year and they require quite a few lights.