Join us for a new and spectacular family-friendly event in Central Ohio: the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival, produced by Hanart Culture! This 8-week event is a dazzling spectacle featuring over 60 sets of larger-than-life Asian lanterns, each shaped like animals from around the world. Multicolored LED animal lanterns will illuminate paths throughout various areas of the Zoo, creating an unforgettable experience.
Rest and relax after your evening at the zoo when you combine your choice of hotel with your Lantern Festival tickets.
Booking your Columbus Zoo Hotel + Lantern Festival Ticket Package is as easy as 1,2,3!
1. Select your hotel - many offering free breakfast and parking
2. Select your tickets. Lantern Festival tickets include evening admission only. Be sure to add your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ticket to take your experience from Day to Night!
3. Have fun and enjoy your time at Columbus Zoo
The Lantern Festival is open Thursday - Sunday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Tickets are good any operating night for the Lantern Festival only and include admission to the after-hours event, unlimited and free rides, and two nightly shows highlighting Asian culture featured at our Lakeside Theater. Parking is free for this event. Please note, if you plan to go to the Columbus Zoo during the day also, you will need to purchase a regular ticket as the Lantern Festival ticket is only good at night.
