LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Zoo announced the return of their popular lantern festival, Wild Lights.
Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19.
Guests will travel through the zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience "hand-crafted, illuminated art displays." The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology.
Some special features include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus, and a walk-through phoenix tunnel.
The event also features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics, and more.
The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held at 7 - 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
In addition, Wild Lights will run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 – 5. The zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only. Tickets for each day vary in price. To see the full ticket breakdown, please click here.
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