A dazzling display of color, light and sound is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Central Floridians and beyond are invited to celebrate the holiday season at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild.
For the second year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens presents Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile. The festivities run on select dates now until January 16, 2022. The festival features hundreds of larger-than-life, hand-constructed lanterns lit by more than 10,000 LED lights. The stunning lights allows the community to celebrate the holiday season while also observing the traditions of Asian lantern festivals.
![Asian Lantern Festival Pandas](https://www.historicdowntownsanford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/asian-lantern1-900x1200-1.jpg)
“We are excited to bring the joy of the holidays to Central Florida through a new cultural experience,” said Stephanie Williams, Zoo Director. “Guests love the Asian Lantern Festival. From gorgeous lanterns to illuminated displays of color, it’s a can’t-miss event of the season. We’re looking forward to sharing the fun of this event through 2022.”
The lanterns are set up on a 3/4 -mile trek throughout the Zoo. Festival hours will be in the evening, and entry will require a ticket to Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, general admission tickets to the Zoo are not required to attend the event. The festival takes place entirely outdoors and is rain or shine.
![Asian Lantern Festival Butterfly Tree](https://www.historicdowntownsanford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/asian-lantern2-900x1200-1.jpg)
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile is presented in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc. The festival is arranged on dates for local residents to bring their out of town guests during the holidays season including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day weekends.
![Asian Lantern Festival walkway](https://www.historicdowntownsanford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/asian-lantern3-900x1200-1.jpg)
TICKETS & PACKAGES
Guests can now purchase tickets plus dining, hotel & sightseeing packages at www.SanfordFun.com/lanterns
Group ticket options are also available in Family Four Packs starting at $50 along with larger group options for those 15 people and more for guests 3+.
Historic Downtown Sanford® has partnered with the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and we can assist you with the tickets and packages. Call 407-710-5816 or e-mail tours@sanfordfun.com for more information.