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Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – Plus a visit from Santa Claus!

December 20, 2023

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for this spectacular event November 17, 2023 – January 14, 2024!

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will transform at night into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild!

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – Plus a visit from Santa Claus!

We’ve got a special visitor tonight at the Asian Lantern Festival!

Santa Claus himself will be visiting on Saturday, December 16 and Wednesday, December 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m!

Inside the Wayne M. Densch Discover Center, come meet the big man in person!

 

Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See over 30 different, hand-constructed illuminated lantern displays around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals.

Guests of all ages can enjoy this unique event. Tickets must be purchased online. Limited tickets are available per night. 

Event Dates:

Select nights November 17, 2023 through January 14, 2024, 6-10 p.m.

 

 

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