Lantern Festival

IT'S BACK WITH A BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE!

First Horizon presents the Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival powered by MLGW, a holiday light experience featuring loads of new larger-than-life illuminated fixtures that are unique, but still as awesome as last year! In partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, the Zoo will transform into a dazzling wonderland of color and light featuring snow in the front of the Zoo. Guests can stroll through glowing pathways, marvel at vibrant animal-shaped lanterns, and capture unforgettable memories beneath radiant displays designed by the world-renowned Tianyu team. Completely reimagined for this year, every turn brings something new with breathtaking lantern displays, immersive themed experiences, and a brand-new interactive Christmas maze. Are you looking for an aerial lanterns view? Try our tallest zipline at around 130 feet up for an additional fee. Enjoy a variety of holiday food and beverage options as you stroll through the rest of the beautiful scenery! Celebrate the season safely, enjoy time with family and friends, relax, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Even if you visited last year, this year's Lantern Festival is an entirely new experience you won't want to miss.

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EVENT DETAILS

  $23 per person for Members / $25 per person for Non-members  and a NEW $75 season pass available per person

5:00pm-9:30pm, Last admission at 8:30pm

 November 13-15 – Opening Weekend

November 20-25, 27-29

December 3-6, 9 (Sensory Night), 10-13, 17-23, 26-30

January 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31

February 5-7, 12-14

The Zoo closes at 4pm before the event. The last admission for regular Zoo guests is at 3pm.

 Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival tickets must be purchased in advance online through memphiszoo.org below. Any tickets purchased through other parties will not be honored. The Farm Train and CHINA Carousel are included with your ticket. Ziplines and food and beverages are an additional fee.

Fun for all ages

 If you are interested in a private night at our Lantern Festival, contact Molly Barrett here.

Contact zooinfo@memphiszoo.org or call us at 901-333-6500.