Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild Evening Walk (Central Florida Zoo)
Through Nov 29Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Holiday Season Evenings: Select nights including Thanksgiving week, Nov 20–29, 2026 (open Thanksgiving evening); 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (timed entry tickets)
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 · 20.2 mi approx. from OrlandoDirections
All ages; gentle paved illuminated loop ideal for strollers and wagons; free admission for children ages 2 and under
From $23$23–$26 advance online tickets; $19–$21 for zoo members; free for children ages 2 & under
About this adventure
Central Florida's premier nighttime holiday illumination experience transforms the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens into a dazzling wonderland of handcrafted illuminated art. Opening in mid-November for the holiday season, the festival features dozens of larger-than-life silk lanterns depicting Asian wildlife, mythical dragons, underwater marine creatures, and radiant glowing lotus flowers. Families stroll along a gentle, paved 0.75-mile pathway illuminated by thousands of LED lights and set to soothing cultural music. Along the route, children can marvel at traditional acrobatic live stage performances, interactive light-up floor pads, and enjoy warm hot chocolate, roasted nuts, and Asian-inspired cuisine. The flat, illuminated boardwalks are completely stroller and wagon friendly, with ADA-compliant restrooms located throughout the zoo.
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