Asian Lantern Festival tickets

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is Now Open

A dazzling display of color, light and sound is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Central Floridians and beyond are invited to celebrate the holiday season at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild.

For the second year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens presents Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile. The festivities run on select dates now until January 16, 2022. The festival features hundreds of larger-than-life, hand-constructed lanterns lit by more than 10,000 LED lights. The stunning lights allows the community to celebrate the holiday season while also observing the traditions of Asian lantern festivals.

Asian Lantern Festival Pandas
Photo: Will Henao

“We are excited to bring the joy of the holidays to Central Florida through a new cultural experience,” said Stephanie Williams, Zoo Director. “Guests love the Asian Lantern Festival. From gorgeous lanterns to illuminated displays of color, it’s a can’t-miss event of the season. We’re looking forward to sharing the fun of this event through 2022.”

The lanterns are set up on a 3/4 -mile trek throughout the Zoo. Festival hours will be in the evening, and entry will require a ticket to Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, general admission tickets to the Zoo are not required to attend the event. The festival takes place entirely outdoors and is rain or shine.

Asian Lantern Festival Butterfly Tree
Photo: Airam Dato-on

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile is presented in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc. The festival is arranged on dates for local residents to bring their out of town guests during the holidays season including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day weekends.

Asian Lantern Festival walkway
Photo: Airam Dato-on

TICKETS & PACKAGES

Guests can now purchase tickets plus dining, hotel & sightseeing packages at www.SanfordFun.com/lanterns

Group ticket options are also available in Family Four Packs starting at $50 along with larger group options for those 15 people and more for guests 3+.

Historic Downtown Sanford® has partnered with the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and we can assist you with the tickets and packages. Call 407-710-5816 or e-mail tours@sanfordfun.com for more information.

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