Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Woodland Park Zoo's lantern festival, with all-new custom lantern displays that tour the seven continents and an underwater world, plus an interactive zone for kids. It runs most nights from mid-November to mid-January.
| Dates | November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Mon, Nov 23, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Mon, Dec 7, Mon, Dec 14, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Wed, Jan 6, Mon, Jan 11, Tue, Jan 12, Wed, Jan 13 |
| Hours | Every open night 4 pm to 9 pm Last entry at 8:30 pm. Adults-only Night Owls (21+, separate tickets) on Nov 20, Dec 18 and Jan 2; low-sensory nights Nov 15, Dec 1 and Jan 10. |
| Tickets | Tickets, flex passes and season passes; members 20% off |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Woodland Park Zoo in Phinney Ridge, north Seattle, Seattle, Washington |
Checked on Woodland Park Zoo, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns
When is Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns open in 2026?
November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Mon, Nov 23, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Mon, Dec 7, Mon, Dec 14, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Wed, Jan 6, Mon, Jan 11, Tue, Jan 12, Wed, Jan 13. Hours: Every open night 4 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns?
Tickets, flex passes and season passes; members 20% off.
Is Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns a drive-through?
No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.