An ALL-NEW Immersive Lantern Experience
Glowing Wild is an all-new, immersive lantern experience lighting up DZCA this spring. This brilliant and enthralling event features 60 unique scenes made up of over 145 lanterns across our campus. These beautiful, gleaming displays feature flora and fauna from across the world—with interactive surprises all along the way!
Join us for our latest, evening-only event and wander through vibrant, larger-than-life lantern displays while celebrating wildlife and conservation in a whole new light! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Glowing Wild and create unforgettable memories at DZCA. For the best experience, we recommend planning your visit for the darker hours of the evening—the later you visit, the more impressive the glow!
DATES + TIMES
6:00–9:30 p.m.
March 13–31
6:30–9:30 p.m.
April 1–2
April 4–6
April 10–13
April 17–20
April 24–26
May 2–4
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MEMBER DISCOUNT PRICING
March 13–May 4
Adults + Seniors: $20.00
Youth: $15.00
Youth 2 and Under: Free
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING
April 10–May 4
Adults + Seniors: $26.00
Youth: $19.00
Youth 2 and Under: Free
PEAK ADMISSION
PRICING
March 13–April 6
Adults + Seniors: $28.00
Youth: $21.00
Youth 2 and Under: Free
Celebrate Wildlife in a
Whole New Light
These beautiful, gleaming displays feature flora and fauna from across the world—with interactive surprises all along the way! Dare to walk through a giant crocodile, have a conversation with chirping budgies and marvel at stunning botanical displays, all while learning about our conservation efforts. This awe-inspiring, evening-only event is best enjoyed in the darker hours—the later you visit, the brighter and bolder our lanterns become.
A Delicious Way to Explore
NEW: Food + Drink Passport
Enhance your Glowing Wild experience with a culinary journey! Our newest event also features a brand-new menu and tasting passport options. Whether you choose a Food Passport, Drink Passport, or a Food + Drink Passport for the best value, you’ll enjoy exclusive tasting bites and sips from five dining locations around the Zoo.
Waiting to purchase? Save when you buy online!
Enhance your Glowing Wild experience with a culinary journey! Whether you choose a Food Passport, Drink Passport, or a Food + Drink Passport for the best value, you’ll enjoy exclusive tasting bites and sips from five dining locations around the Zoo.
Food Passport
Includes five select food tastings of your choice—with savory, sweet, vegetarian, and gluten-free options throughout the menu.
Online: $30Onsite: $33
Food + Drink Passport
Get the best of both passports! Includes five select food tastings and five select drink tastings of your choice.
Online: $50Onsite: $55
Drink Passport
Includes five select drink tastings of your choice, with non-alcoholic options or alcoholic beverages for guests ages 21+.
Online: $25Onsite: $28
Ready for the details?
Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate wildlife in a whole new light, including parking information, event map, Food + Drink Passport instructions and more.
Adult Night (Ages 21+)
April 3, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
May 1, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
$30 with drink included
Sensory-Friendly Night
April 13, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Join us for an inclusive evening for guests living with sensory processing disorders!
We do not offer refunds or exchanges for any reason, including inclement weather. In case of closure or cancellation due to extreme weather, ticket holders will be contacted with options. All participants, including infants, require a timed ticket.
