Wild Illuminations Drive-Thru: Tuesday, December 10

Driving in a Winter Wonderland

Wild Illuminations is a fabulously frosty reimagination of the Zoo’s treasured Asian Lantern Festival and Zoo Lights. Guests who have marveled at the handmade silk and steel structures will be amazed by an all-new lineup of sights, sounds, and surprises. More than a million twinkling lights will further enhance our biggest and brightest holiday glow-fest ever! Holiday treats and a visit by Santa himself will make this your family’s new must-see holiday tradition.

Colossal Christmas-themed lanterns include snowflakes, trees, candy canes, and a surplus of Santa Claus. A fantastical Secret Forest is a frigid home to unicorns, a griffin, a snow monster, and an unforgettable ice dragon. Lanterns such as a mystical dream tunnel and spectrum of zodiac animals will shine light on Lunar New Year. Be sure to plan a family visit to this can’t-miss seasonal event.

Looking for the main event? Check out the walk-thru Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience!

Drive-Thru Experience

While times may vary due to traffic and lantern interest, the estimated time to travel through Wild Illuminations is 45-60 minutes.

Podcast is available to listen to holiday music in your vehicle. Click here to access the podcast.

Food will be available at outdoor car-side kiosks for credit card purchases only.

Guests do not exit their vehicles and all buildings and restrooms are closed.

Regional performers are not present at the drive-thru edition, though Santa will greet guests in vehicles.

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

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Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience

Looking for a walk-thru winter wonderland almost any night of the week? Check out the Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience! Pricing, activity availability, and general details differ for this event. Click to learn more about the walk-thru Wild Illuminations.