Asian Lantern Festival

Walk through the zoo at night to see hundreds of massive, glowing animal lanterns and interactive displays.

Explore the Zoo at night and discover hundreds of glowing lantern displays up to 16 feet tall! Each year, the festival features an entirely new lineup of never-before-seen lanterns. This year, the Wildlife Wonderland includes ferocious tigers, adorable red pandas, flocks of shimmer birds, pristine polar bears and so much more. Swings, seesaws and other interactive and animatronic displays add to the fun. Experience the most unique holiday lights celebration in Chattanooga and host your holiday party at the Asian Lantern Festival: Wildlife Wonderland! The festival opens every evening from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: $19 for adults and $14 for kids. Non-members: $23.50 for adults and $17.50 for kids. Groups of 15 or more pay the group rate of $16.50