You know we’re in the thick of summer when the Asian Lantern Festival returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Experience the wonder of the zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live performances on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.
New this year, guests can expect more hands-on interactive experiences and the debut of the K-Pop Family Dance Party. Guests can dance the night away with an energetic, interactive experience designed for all ages. Throughout the evening, festival hosts will keep the celebration going, featuring family-friendly K-Pop and global pop hits, host-led dance tutorials, and interactive games that invite guests of all skill levels to join the fun.
Additional interactive opportunities include several pedal, crank, and step-operated lanterns, walk-through tunnels and uniquely themed areas, including the RainForest Path.
In addition to the full walk-through experience Thursdays through Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Zoo resumes the Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Experience. On select nights, visitors will be able to drive-thru the festival from the comfort of their own vehicles.
Elevate your Asian Lantern Festival experience with the exclusive VIP Walk-Through Package, available on select Friday and Saturday evenings. Designed for groups of up to eight guests, the package includes festival admission, a private covered tent, a catered menu of Asian-inspired favorites, beverage service, and more.
Walk Through Experience Thursdays through Sundays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Zoo members: Tickets are $24 per person or $70 for a 4-pack (zoo member advance online discount)
$27 per person or $87 for a 4-pack (online, day of purchase until 5:30 p.m.)
Non-zoo members Tickets are $27, or $80 for a 4-pack (advance online discount)
$29 per person, $87 for a 4-pack (online, day of purchase until 5:30 p.m.)
Walk-up admission is $30 for everyone
Drive Through Experience, select nights form 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Zoo member: $49 per vehicle
Non-zoo mambers: $59 per vehicle
Go here for more information.
