The Oakland Zoo is glowing bright once again for the holidays as its popular Glowfari event returns for its sixth season, transforming the zoo’s walking paths and exhibits into a wonderland of illuminated animals, insects, and Bay Area landmarks.

But this year’s display comes at a higher price.

Zoo officials say tariffs on the illuminated displays, which are crafted in China, added roughly $100,000 to production costs.

The zoo decided to absorb most of the expense rather than scale back the event, although the zoo's CEO told KTVU ticket prices are slightly higher this year because of the added cost.

"Unfortunately, we got hit with tariffs," said Nik Dehejia, CEO of the Oakland Zoo. "It’s hard to predict what’s going on in this economy, but no matter what it costs, we knew we had to b

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