Tickets are on sale now for the summer’s popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer, at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo through Saturday, September 13. Experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo illuminated after dark, featuring live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market. 

Additional highlights include a four-story-tall hydrangea and butterfly tree, walk-through tunnels and uniquely themed areas including Animals of the Nile as well as ocean creatures, botanical gardens and more. 

The Eagle Zip Adventure and Circle of Wildlife Carousel, will be open during the walk-through nights of the festival, separate tickets required. These attractions are not included in the price of an Asian Lantern Festival ticket and must be purchased separately on-site.

The Circle of Wildlife Carousel pricing is $4 per person, $3 for Zoo members, and free for Zoo members with Wild Savings privileges.

In addition to the walk-through experience Thursdays through Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Through Experience returns on select nights.

Tickets are on sale now and guests can reserve their spot and save by purchasing tickets in advance. The advance discounted cost for Zoo members is $24 or a four-pack for $70. Advance nonmember tickets are $27 or a four-pack for $80. Individual same-day tickets can be purchased at the box office for $30 until 9:30 p.m. Drive-through tickets are $49 per vehicle for members and $59 per vehicle for nonmembers. Children under 2 are admitted free. 

Advance tickets are on sale now at FutureForWildlife.org/lanterns.