📆 Thru Sunday, January 19th, 2025
⏰ 4:00 – 9:00 pm
🎟️ Adult (13+): $33.95, Child (3-12): $29.95, Toddler (0-2): Free
📍 Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
The chance to experience Woodland Park Zoo after dark is back. Only instead of lions, bears, and flamingos, filling the loop are magical forest trains, unicorns, mystical tree fairies, and other fantastical lanterns. No binoculars are required to spot this menagerie of bright, glowing creatures rounded up for WildLanterns presented by BECU at Woodland Park Zoo.
“We’re very excited for another amazing WildLanterns this holiday season,” says Woodland Park Zoo president and CEO Alejandro Grajal. “It’s a fully immersive and whimsical experience that everyone of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy, even if you’ve visited in previous years! There are countless new lanterns to be wowed by this year.”
Themed zones this year include the Bright Desert Highway, complete with illuminated desert flora and fauna. Up next are Marvelous Mammals, featuring a collection of Northwest animal lanterns—see how many familiar faces you find—the Birds of Paradise zone, and Under the Jungle Canopy where you can try to spot “mischievous monkeys” playing hide-and-seek in the foliage.
@theticketsea ✨ Plot twist: Seattle's most magical light show isn't at a house – it's at the zoo! WildLanterns presented by BECU is back with glowing creatures, a forest train, and even a carousel lighting up @Woodland Park Zoo’s paths through Jan 21st. Adult tickets $33.95 | Kids (3-12) $29.95 | 4-9pm daily 📍 Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle Pro tip: New 21+ nights Dec 5 & Jan 2 with holiday-themed drinks 😜 and ambassador animals 🦊 #Seattle #PNW #WoodlandParkZoo #SeattleWinter ♬ original sound – TheTicketSeattle
Also coming to WildLanterns for the first time are 21+ evenings on December 5th and January 2nd, complete with holiday cocktails and small bites. Explore immersive themed lounges with music, games, and the chance to meet with ambassador animals if you pick an entry time before 6 pm.
Full schedule below:
WildLanterns will be closed Mondays (except December 16th, 23rd, and 30th), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Beginning in January, WildLanterns will only be open Thursday – Sunday.
Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo sparks delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families.
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