See the Zoo in a whole new light!

Visit the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival featuring magical scenes of more than 1000 custom-made silk lanterns!

 

Thursday – Sunday  January 11 – February 4

5-9PM

SEE IT

Bigger & Brighter

With all new designs and over a thousand colorful lanterns, this walkthrough experience is sure to delight all ages.

MEET

Fantastical Beasts

Chinese artists have reimagined Chinese folklore in bright and colorful scenes throughout the Zoo.

VISIT

North Pole Village

This festive area is a must-see, full of lights, trees and holiday fun! Santa will visit each night, Nov. 24 to Dec. 24.

Ticket Types
Platinum Pass
ADULTS & TEENS – $39
KIDS (AGE 2-12) – $29
GREAT VALUE! Enjoy unlimited visits throughout the event – no reservations required. Children under age 2 are free.

Single-Night Admission (Mon. – Thur.)
ADULTS & TEENS – $23
KIDS (AGE 2-12) – $19
Valid for the selected night only. Children under age 2 are free. Members save $2 per single-night ticket!

Single-Night Admission (Fri. – Sun.)
ADULTS & TEENS – $26
KIDS (AGE 2-12) – $22
Valid for the selected night only. Children under age 2 are free. Members save $2 per single-night ticket!

GET TICKETS

Please note, tickets are required for ALL guests including kids under 2. Tickets can be transferred person-to-person. Ticket transfers to another night are possible depending on availability; you cannot transfer to a sold-out night (request a date change via our contact form). Single-night tickets cannot be applied toward the cost of a Platinum Pass.

Event Features
Live Entertainment | Chinese acrobats and entertainers perform nightly at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm at the Amphitheater.

Animal Friends | Most of our animals go to bed before dark. However, Sumatran tiger and flamingos can stay up until 8:30 pm. Unseen New World will be open all night except on select weekend nights for Night Owls.

Beverages | Hot cocoa (spiked available), beer, margaritas, specialty cocktails, coffee and soda will be available for purchase until around 8:00 pm nightly.

Food | Quills Cafe and Screaming Gibbon Pizza Kitchen will be open and festive sweet treats + classic Zoo snacks will be available at concession stands until around 8:00 pm nightly.

Meet Santa | Nov. 24 to Dec. 24, meet Santa at the barn behind the Historic Home starting at 5:30 pm

Know Before You Go
Advance tickets are suggested!

Parking is $8. Members park free.

This is a rain, snow or shine event. No refunds or rainchecks.