Glowing Asian lantern festival to take over Central Florida Zoo next month

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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will soon transform at night with a themed glowing Asian lantern walk.

According to the zoo's website, the theme, Into the Wild, will celebrate the art, beauty, and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals and wildlife with a nearly mile-long trail of hand-crafted lantern displays illuminated by thousands of LED lights.

Event organizers say the experience will feature 30 larger-than-life displays of illuminated sculptures depicting animals, plants, and other traditional Chinese elements.
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In addition to the trail of LED-lit lanterns, festival attendees can also find local food and beverage options, live music, and artisan crafts available for purchase.

How much are tickets?
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General admission is $20 per person age 3 or older; children 2 and under are admitted free. Also available is a 4-pack ticket bundle for $61, offering up to 20% savings on group entry.

Tickets can only be booked online for select dates from November 17, 2023, through January 14, 2024. Each will require a selected entry time of your choice: 6 pm, 7 pm, or 8 pm.

The event, presented by Publix, was created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., an international design and manufacturing company headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China.

To learn more about Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild and to see frequently asked questions, check the Central Florida Zoo's website here.
Article by Rachael Volpe