About this Event
Expereince the Zoo in a Whole New Light!
GloWild, presented by Be Well, returns to the Little Rock Zoo with an all-new collection of spectacular lantern displays!
Experience Little Rock's premier lantern festival featuring dozens of larger-than-life, handcrafted, illuminated displays. Explore the Zoo after dark, discover incredible glowing creations, and make unforgettable holiday memories with family and friends.
October 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Select Nights Only
Hours: 5:00–9:00 PM | Last Admission at 8:30 PM
GloWild is not sold out! Tickets are available for the nights currently shown on the event calendar.
Event Dates
GloWild is open on select nights. Please check the event calendar for available dates.
- October: 29, 30, 31
- November: 1, 5–7, 12–15, 19–25, 27–29
- December: 2–6, 9–13, 16–23, 26–31
- January: 2, 3
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Special Event: Family-Friendly New Year's Eve – December 31, 2026
Celebrate the New Year with a festive evening at GloWild! Included with regular GloWild admission. Please note that this is not a late-night event; GloWild closes at 9:00 PM.
Admission & Pricing
- Zoo Members: $19.50
- Member Family Four-Pack: $64
- General Admission: $22.50
- General Admission Family Four-Pack: $72
- Children 2 and Under: FREE
- SNAP/EBT Admission: $10 per guest with a valid SNAP card and matching photo ID (limit 6 guests). Available at the gate only.
Parking: FREE during GloWILD
Train & Carousel: $3 per ride, weather permitting
Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate.
Important Ticket Information
Selecting Your Date: Please double-check your event date before purchasing. Eventbrite automatically displays tickets for the next available date. GloWild is not sold out! Tickets are available for the nights currently shown on the event calendar. Greyed-out dates indicate nights GloWild is not scheduled.
Zoo Members: Membership is verified at the Zoo entrance. For the quickest check-in, please have your Member ID and photo ID ready, just like you would for a regular Zoo visit. All adults using Member-priced tickets will be asked to show photo ID to verify they are included on the Membership. This helps keep Member pricing and benefits exclusive to our Members.
Weather Policy: GloWild is open rain or moon glow, and tickets are non-refundable once checked in. If the weather doesn't cooperate, you may change your tickets to another available GloWild date before they are scanned for admission. Once tickets have been scanned, they are considered used and are not eligible for refunds, rain checks, or date changes.
Inclement weather may affect some displays or attractions. If severe weather requires the Zoo to close, ticket holders will be notified by email.
Need to Change Your Date?
If your plans change, you are able to move your ticket to another available GloWild night. To change your ticket:
- Log in to your Eventbrite account and go to Tickets.
- Select your GloWILD order.
- Choose Change Ticket, then Change Event or Date.
- Select another available GloWILD date.
GloWild is made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture.
Event venue & nearby stays
Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, United States
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