2025 GloWILD-The Larger than Light Lantern Festival at the Little Rock Zoo!

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm UTC-06:00

Little Rock Zoo | Little Rock

Arkansas Zoological Foundation
Publisher/HostArkansas Zoological Foundation
2025 GloWILD-The Larger than Light Lantern Festival at the Little Rock Zoo!
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OPEN SELECT NIGHTS!
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About this Event

Experience the Zoo in a New Light this Holiday Season presented by Be Well!

OPEN SELECT NIGHTS | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Last Admission 8:30PM

GloWILD is not sold out tickets are available for the nights shown on the calendar.

As one of the nation's largest interactive light festivals featuring dozens of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns - this holiday event will not disappoint! As Little Rock’s premier light festival, this uniquely- themed lantern light event will offer guests an immersive encounter like no other! And this year's event promises to be bigger and brighter with NEW lanterns that will captivate your mind and capture your heart. GloWILD is illuminating fun for the whole family and a show that you don't want to miss!

Times: 5pm-9pm. For all nights, last admission is at 8:30PM

OPEN SELECT NIGHTS: (Event is not held every day)

November 6,7,13,14,15,16,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30

December 3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,23,26,27,28,29,30,31

January 2,3,4

GloWILD will not be open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day

* Sensory Night-Thursday, December 11, 2025-Event light and noise will be adjusted for sensory sensitivity ***Everyone Welcome

* New Year's Eve Party-December 31, 2025* included with GloWILD admission!

Event Pricing:

$19.50 Zoo Members – Big Value! Member- Family Four Pack $64

$22.50 General Public – Big Value! Non-Member Family Four Pack $72

Children 2 years old and younger are admitted for free

Parking is free during GloWILD!

Train/Carousel $3 *Weather permitting

**Guests with SNAP card with valid, matching photo ID are eligible for $10.00 admission. Limit 6 guests per visit. Must be purchased at the gate. No online tickets available.

Purchasing Note: Be sure to double-check the date before purchasing. Clicking "tickets" will automatically display tickets for the next available date.

Members: Remember to bring your Zoo Membership card and a photo ID when you check in—just like any other Zoo visit!

*Tickets may also be purchased at the gate*

GloWILD is made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture.

We are open rain or Moon Glow-No refunds (see change ticket information) The Lanterns in the rain have amazing reflections and create unique experiences with the fog. Enjoy smaller crowds, and we encourage you to dance in the rain! Please be advised we will make every attempt to have all lanterns in normal operation, but some lanterns and the power may be affected. We will make every effort to ensure you have an unforgettable experience!

Change Ticket to Another Available Night: Go to the Tickets in your Eventbrite account, choose your order, and select Change ticket. Then choose Change event or date to change to a different date hosted by the the Little Rock Zoo.

*If there is inclement weather and the Little Rock Zoo must close, you will receive a notification by email.

For more information please visit GloWILD – Little Rock Zoo



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Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, United States

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