Louisville Zoo to glow again as Wild Lights returns this summer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A fan-favorite light show will return to the Louisville Zoo this summer after a one-year hiatus.

Wild Lights will transform the zoo into a glowing nighttime experience May 15 through July 26, featuring dozens of large-scale lantern displays and interactive exhibits.

Guests will walk a 1.4-mile path lined with more than 50 themed lantern displays, with interactive elements bringing some to life.

The festival will also highlight Chinese lantern-making, a centuries-old art form. Artisans from Zigong, China, will be on site demonstrating their work and offering handcrafted items for purchase.

Live performances, including acrobatics and traditional mask-changing acts, will take place throughout the event.

Food, drinks and themed merchandise will be available across the zoo.

Wild Lights will run 7-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, rain or shine. The last tickets will be sold at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now with early bird pricing available for a limited time.