
Thousands of lanterns are placed across several destinations of the Zoo including the Welcome Plaza, African Savanna, Wilderness Trek, Asian Highlands, Waterfowl Lake and more.


Last year the last week of the exhibit was a madhouse and it was completely sold out each evening. Asian Lantern Festival is a separate ticketed event that provides entry to the Zoo when the event begins at 6:30 p.m. There’s a specialty mochi stand too - keep an eye out for it! The event features specialty vendors from Cleveland’s Asia Town - Koko Bakery, Li Wah and King Wah among others. If you’re trying to go to the rainforest or the Australian exhibit you have to go during normal hours.Īdult beverages (and non alcoholic beverages) are available for purchase - you can sip as you walk through the exhibit Only certain parts of the zoo are open and accessible. Guests of all ages can enjoy this unique event. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals. Discounts do not apply on Drive-Through evenings. The price for ordering 20+ tickets at once for Asian Lantern Festival is 15.00 per person ages 2 years and older. I recommend getting there a little later, say around 7:30 or 8:00 pm to maximize the light for people pictures and the lit lanterns. See different, hand-constructed, larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Large group ticket orders require order placement and payment at least ten (10) days in advance for processing. If you get there at 6:30 pm, the light is great for people pictures but you can’t really get the whole effect of the lights in the lanterns. Online ticket sales end at noon the day of the event - after that, you have to buy them in person at the box office.Įntry begins at 6:30 pm.

There is a small discount if you buy these online in advance. You can purchase tickets in advance or buy them at the door. You need a separate ticket for this event. Know before you go: Things to know about the Asian Lantern Festival A spectacular celebration of art, culture and the beauty of traditional Asian lantern festivals, this will be the most unique holiday light display in the.
