Glow Wild Lantern Festival

The festival will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Timed tickets should be purchased online in advance and offered in half hour increments. A small number of tickets may be available at the door, depending upon Zoo capacity.

Get ready to light up the night at Glow Wild, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s most dazzling nighttime tradition! Back by popular demand, this illuminated lantern festival transforms the Zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with over 35 larger-than-life, hand-crafted lantern displays that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the magic of the season

​Adult tickets (ages 12 +) are $25

Children (11 and under) are $22

Children age 2 and under and adults age 76 and older are Free

Zoo members are eligible for $2 off their ticket purchase. To receive the member discount, your member ID must be entered at time of checkout.

​Wheelchairs and strollers will be available to rent on a first come first serve basis.