October 10, 2024 – December 15, 2024

Glow Wild Lantern Festival 2024

GLOW WILD returns to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. Back by popular demand, this illuminating festival of lights is coming back for its third year! 

Spanning the width and breadth of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s 30 acres, guests are invited to walk through glowing corridors. Displays of flora and fauna will light up the night sky, dazzling guests of all ages! The Glow Wild Lantern Festival is designed for everyone to enjoy –whether a family outing, romantic date, or coworker get-together. 
 

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.

​Adult tickets (ages 12 +) are $22

Children (11 and under) are $20

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

Zoo members are eligible for $2 off of 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.

Admission

Glow Wild Adult Admission (ages 12 - 61) = $22.00
Glow Wild Child Admission (ages 2 -11) = $20.00
Glow Wild Senior Admission 76 yrs & older (free) = $0.00
Glow Wild 2 and under (free) = $0.00
Location Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

1875 Noble Ave
Bridgeport CT, 06606

Times
September 26 – December 15, 2024 | Thursdays - Sundays | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(CLOSED HALLOWEEN & THANKSGIVING)