Exclusive evening on January 6th for adults to enjoy lantern festival without children – perfect for a date night!
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has added an additional adults-only night to its Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix on January 6, offering guests 18 and older an after-hours evening filled with illuminated wonder.
The festival delivers a one-of-a-kind nighttime atmosphere designed for date nights, friend outings and anyone looking for a unique way to kick off the new year, as they stroll the 3/4-mile loop around the Zoo into a magical world of ocean-inspired landscapes and mythical creatures.
Exclusive food and beverage items will be available for purchase. Guests can enjoy an enchanting holiday section and exclusive seasonal food and drink offerings, from festive hot cocoa and fireside s’mores to a fully curated festival menu.
Single general admission tickets are $26.99 or save 20 percent on a 4-Pack for $88. Annual Passholders also save, with single tickets at $23 and 4-Packs for $80. Parking is free. Guests can purchase timed entry tickets at link below or visit https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/events/adults-only-at-alf/ for more information. Tickets must be purchased online for designated times entry.
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, takes place through January 18, 2026 from 6 to 10 on select nights. This is the sixth year for the festival, which features dozens of all-new, larger-than-life, hand-constructed lantern displays with ocean and mythical creature displays.
For more information about Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, visit https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/.
When: January 6, 2026 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771
What: Due to popular demand, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is giving adults an extra night to experience the glow—without the kids.
