GloWILD - A Larger Than Light Lantern Festival

The LARGER THAN LIGHT GloWild Lantern Festival returns this holiday season! You'll see the Little Rock Zoo in a whole new light!

As one of the nation's largest interactive light festivals featuring dozens of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns - this holiday event will not disappoint! As Little Rock’s premier light festival, this uniquely- themed lantern light event will offer guests an immersive encounter like no other! And this year's event promises to be bigger and brighter with NEW lanterns that will captivate your mind and capture your heart. GloWILD is illuminating fun for the whole family and a show that you don't want to miss!

Times: 5pm-9pm. For all nights, last admission is at 8:30PM

2024-2025 dates:
November 7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
December 1,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31
January 2,3,4,5
GloWILD will not be open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day
* Sensory Night-Thursday, December 12, 2024-Event light and noise will be adjusted for sensory sensitivity ***Everyone Welcome
* New Year's Eve Party-December 31, 2024* included with GloWILD admission!

Event Pricing:
$19 Zoo Members – Big Value! Family Four Pack $60
$22 General Public – Big Value! Family Four Pack $68
Kids 2 years old and younger are admitted for free
Parking is free during GloWILD!
Train/Carousel $3 *Weather permitting
Note: We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate.
*Tickets may also be purchased at the gate*

We invite you to create new traditions for you and your favorite people during GloWILD!
GloWild is made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture.

We are open rain or Moon Glow. The Lanterns in the rain have amazing reflections and create unique experiences with the fog. Enjoy smaller crowds, and we encourage you to dance in the rain! Please be advised we will make every attempt to have all lanterns in normal operation, but some lanterns and the power may be affected. We will make every effort to ensure you have an unforgettable experience!
*However, if there is inclement weather and the Little Rock Zoo must close, you will receive a notification by email.