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

December 20, 2024

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for this spectacular event November 15, 2024 – January 19, 2025!

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, presented by The SSA Group, will be visiting on Friday, December 13 and Friday, December 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m!

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

 

Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See over 50 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 15, 2024 through January 19, 2025, 6-10 p.m.

 

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