WILDLANTERNS CLOSED
Due to high winds, WildLanterns will be closed tonight, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Ticket holders will be contacted directly.
WildLanterns: Ugly Sweater Night
December 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Break out your boldest, brightest, and most delightfully tacky holiday sweaters! Join us for a night of lighthearted fun as guests of all ages parade their festive fashion through a glowing world of lanterns and holiday cheer. Whether your sweater jingles, sparkles, or just makes people smile, this themed night is the perfect way to celebrate the season in cozy, quirky style.
Illuminate Your Holidays
WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers returns to Woodland Park Zoo this November with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays. Experience an immersive adventure that promises a magical holiday moment for all!
Step Into a Luminous Winter Wonderland
Be inspired by the magic of the holiday season as you stroll along the Wonderland Trail past woodland creatures from the Pacific Northwest and marvel at our majestic Mount Rainier. See a spectacular world of reptiles and fish while wandering through our Meandering Mangrove. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers as you journey Beneath the Blossoms of amazing botanical blooms. Then, step into the future at the Forest Trailhead—a luminous celebration of the incredible animals coming to Woodland Park Zoo’s new exhibit opening in 2026. Get an illuminated sneak peek at some of the forest ambassadors—like red pandas and tree kangaroos—that will soon call our zoo their home. And make sure to stop by the Interactive Zone—a space where imaginations of all ages can run wild!
