Walk-Thru Ticket Pricing

Adult tickets currently range $21-$30. Guests have the option of either Plan-Ahead tickets (which offer discounts when visiting on a specific day or time; learn about Plan-Ahead Pricing) or Flex tickets (premium tickets that work any night of the festival). Buy tickets now.

Members: Members save $2 on all Plan-Ahead ticket types. Discount will automatically be applied to all Plan-Ahead Asian Lantern Festival tickets in the cart once Members log in.

Groups: Groups of 15+ can automatically receive a $17 flat-rate discount on all Plan-Ahead ticket types. Discount will automatically be applied to all Asian Lantern Festival tickets in the cart. Groups must select a date and time that works for all members of the party. Note that Member discount does not apply to group sales.

No discounts are available for Flex tickets.

Guests arriving at the Zoo without Asian Lantern Festival tickets may scan a QR code to buy tickets with personal mobile devices if tickets remain available.  Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets before arriving at the Zoo to guarantee availability.

TICKET OPTIONS

Option 1: Walk-Thru Plan-Ahead Tickets

Discounts are available for the Asian Lantern Festival Walk-Thru when you buy Plan-Ahead tickets for the specific day and time you would like to visit. Entry times are available every 30 minutes. The earlier in the week you purchase tickets, the better the price! Learn about Plan-Ahead Pricing.

The time on tickets indicates the half-hour range you will enter the Zoo but does not require a specific exit time. Once admitted to the Zoo at the listed time for the event, you may stay in the park as long as preferred, or until park close at 10:30 p.m.

Option 2: Walk-Thru Flex Tickets

Guests looking for flexibility to visit the Asian Lantern Festival Walk-Thru experience during any day or time of the festival may purchase a Flex ticket. Flex tickets are single-use, flat-rate tickets that are good for any operating Thursday-Sunday night at any time 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. These premium-priced tickets offer options for guests with evolving plans.

Additional Ticket Information

Children under 2 years old do not require tickets.

Plan-Ahead tickets must be used on the selected evening, and are not transferrable to other nights. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.

Guests looking to rent a wheelchair or electric scooter are highly recommended to place an advanced reservation. Quantities are limited. Without a reservation, rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no guarantee of availability. To make a mobility assistance reservation, please call 412-365-6020.

Animals will not be visible in their public habitat during evening hours. To see all Zoo animals, you may also like to plan a daytime visit.

Differences between WALK-Thru and DRIVE-Thru

Walk-Thru: Guests walk through the Zoo to experience lanterns. All guests over the age of 2 must purchase tickets. Most indoor buildings are closed, though guests have access to restrooms and Water’s Edge. Food, drinks, and gifts are available for purchase at kiosks. Schedule of regional performers changes nightly. Visit length is as long as preferred.

Drive-Thru: Guests drive their vehicles through the Zoo to experience lanterns. Guests pay one flat vehicle rate for all attendees in the vehicle. Guests do not exit their vehicles and all buildings and restrooms are closed. Food is available at car-side stops. Regional cultural performers are not present at the drive-thru edition. Visit length is approximately 45 minutes.