Asian Lantern Festival at the Central Florida Zoo

Fri Nov 14, 2025 - Sun Jan 18, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 18, 2026
Except November 27, 2025; December 25, 2025.
Also on November 24, 2025; November 25, 2025; November 26, 2025; December 3, 2025; December 15, 2025; December 16, 2025; December 17, 2025; December 22, 2025; December 23, 2025; December 29, 2025; December 30, 2025; December 31, 2025; January 7, 2026; January 13, 2026; January 14, 2026.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: $24 per person; ages 2 and under free; $78 for a 4-pack
Location:
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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This holiday season, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will glow once again as it hosts the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild. Wander the three-quarter-mile pathway filled with all-new, handcrafted lantern scenes, each glowing with thousands of LED lights. Ocean-inspired landscapes meet mythical creatures, from graceful ice dragons and unicorns to a new twist on our beloved showcase dragon.

Experience the beauty and tradition of Asian lantern festivals right here in Central Florida, and enjoy exclusive seasonal food and drink offerings available for purchase throughout the festival.

This dazzling after-hours event is perfect for guests of all ages and is only available for a limited time.

Tickets are only available online and must be purchased in advance for specific entry times: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., or 8 p.m. Space is limited, and nights will sell out quickly. Walk up tickets will not be available. All guests are welcome to stay until 10 p.m. closing, regardless of entry time.

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