The Lehigh Valley Zoois gearing up for the Christmas Décor Winter Light Spectacular.

The sixth annual event, the zoo’s largest fundraiser, will begin tonight and is scheduled to run through Dec. 29 at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville.

In addition to 1.2 million lights, the event also features a pair of reindeer, classic holiday scenes, live performances, interactions with an abundance of popular characters, multiple fire pits, hot chocolate and so many other holiday delights.

Revenue from the event supports animal conservation projects and programs at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.

Hours of operations for Winter Light Spectacular are 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The event will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

As a member-supported nonprofit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but the zoo’s history spans over a century.

Founded in 1906 by General Harry C. Trexler, a local industrialist, the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve has educated and entertained more than five million people.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps.

With a mission to create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages, the zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities.

To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, visit www.www.lvzoo.org or follow the zoo on Facebook @LVZOO.