WHAT:
WildLanterns presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers returns to Woodland Park Zoo in November with all-new, larger-than-ever lantern displays. Experience an immersive adventure that promises a magical holiday moment for all!

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 majestic Mount Rainier. See a spectacular world of reptiles and fish while wandering through 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 of the same name 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 Zones—spaces where imaginations of all ages can run wild!

As if it could get any better, each and every ticket sold directly will support excellent care for the hundreds of animals who call the zoo home, science learning programs, and more than 30 wildlife conservation projects in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

WHEN:
WildLanterns runs November 14, 2025 through January 18, 2026  

WildLanterns will be closed several dates including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please visit www.zoo.org/wildlanterns for a full list of dates.

Make your night at WildLanterns extra memorable with special themed evenings! Visit www.zoo.org/wildlanterns for more details:

• Night Owls 21+ adults-only under the lights: November 22, 2025, December 12, 2025, January 2, 2026
• Holiday Senior Stroll with discounts for seniors (65+): November 25, 2025
• Family Photo Night: November 30, 2025
• Low Sensory Nights: December 2, 2025, January 8, 2026 
• Swiftie Theme Night: December 13, 2025
• Ugly Sweater Night: December 19, 2025
• Onesie Night: January 10, 2026
• Seattle Sports Night: January 17, 2026

WHERE:
Enter WildLanterns through Woodland Park Zoo’s West or South Entrance:

West Entrance: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103

South Entrance: 750 N. 50th St., Seattle, WA 98103 

TICKETS:
Buy early and save! WildLanterns tickets are 30% off August 1 – 31. September 1 – 30 tickets will be 10% off. Visit www.zoo.org/wildlanterns to purchase.

Members receive 20% off General Admission ticket prices.

WildLanterns will be a rain or shine event and there will be no ticket refunds.

INFO:
Parking: $10 flat rate.

Woodland Park Zoo offers a safe, outdoor experience for all. Visit www.zoo.org for information. Zoo summer hours: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily; beginning September 2, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.