PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND This is the first look visitors to the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Light Spectacular see as they approach the parking lots at the Schnecksville attraction.

PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Children and mentors from the Northeast Community Center, Bethlehem, arrive at the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Light Spectacular Dec. 15 to enjoy the evening's offerings.

Keira Howell, 3, and Allison Anglemeyer, 5, of the Poconos, quickly became North American River Otters during the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Light Spectacular.

Jessica Harley of Hopatcong, N.J. and niece Emma Harley, 6, of Bear Creek, Luzerne County, decided to risk visiting with the Grinch at the Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Light Spectacular.