Sensory-Friendly Night
Join us for an all-new immersive lantern event, with a tailored experience to ensure an inclusive evening for guests living with sensory processing disorders. This brilliant event features 60 unique scenes made up of over 145 lanterns across our campus. Wander through vibrant, larger-than-life lantern displays while celebrating wildlife and conservation in a whole new light! Enjoy a variety of accommodations including reduced crowds, low-volume music, quiet rooms and more.
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SCHEDULE
Event Date:
April 13
6:30–9:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
Ticket Price:
Adults + Seniors: $20.00
Youth: $15.00
Youth 2 and Under: Free
DETAILS
Accommodations Include:
• Reduced crowds
• No strobing effects and increased light around campus
• Low-volume music (including the Conservation Carousel and Train)
• No live music performances
• Available quiet rooms
• Available sensory kits
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 alligator, 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.
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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
Adult Night (Ages 21+)
April 3, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
May 1, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
$30 with drink included
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.
