ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dragons, sea creatures and animals of all kinds will come to life with lights at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this holiday season as a popular annual event returns.
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back at the Sanford attraction for its seventh year on select nights in November, December and January with handcrafted lanterns illuminated by thousands of LED lights. Combined with sound and scenic design, the event helps immerse visitors in colorful natural lands integrated into the zoo’s landscape.
“Each year, Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild brings wonder and excitement to our community while showcasing the zoo in a new way, blending art, culture and nature,” said Richard Glover, the zoo’s CEO, in a news release. “We are thrilled to welcome guests and proud to continue our collaboration with Publix for another season filled with spectacular displays, unforgettable moments and the magic that has made this event one of Orlando’s premier holiday traditions.”
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This year’s displays will take guests on a journey through space, North American Animals, the Polar experience and traditional Chinese lanterns. The festival also features special event nights, including two sensory nights with adjusted sound and lighting elements and two adults-only evenings.
“Publix is proud to once again support the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and help bring Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild to families across Central Florida,” said Hannah Herring, the Publix media relations manager, in a news release. “This extraordinary experience creates lasting memories while celebrating the spirit of the season in a truly unique and inspiring way.”
More than 100,000 guests attend the festival each year to experience a 3/4-mile loop around the zoo filled with unique holiday lights crafted by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.
Family and individual tickets go on sale Oct. 1. Reservations for groups are already underway and buy-outs for select nights are also available. Those interested in group events should email events@centralfloridazoo.org.
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