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Louisville Zoo to glow again as Wild Lights returns this summer
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Louisville Zoo to glow again as Wild Lights returns this summer

  • WDRB Digital Staff
  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Wild Lights returns to Louisville Zoo this summer with lantern displays, performances and interactive experiences

 
 
 

2024-03-20 Wild Lights

2024-03-20 Wild Lights

  • KLSgirlkyle
  • Updated May 7, 2024

Wild Lights at Louisville Zoo.

The popular Wild Lights event is back at the Louisville Zoo.
Morning

The popular Wild Lights event is back at the Louisville Zoo.

  • Keith Kaiser
  • Updated Mar 21, 2024

Keith Kaiser gets a look at this illuminating spectacle showcasing ancient Chinese myths and legends.

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Wild Lights 2024 is back for a 5th year at the Louisville Zoo. Here's how to get tickets!
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Wild Lights 2024 is back for a 5th year at the Louisville Zoo. Here's how to get tickets!

  • Updated Apr 7, 2024

The lantern festival runs March 23 through May 19, 2024. 

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2023-02-20 Wild Lights_kylehshepherd115.jpg

  • KLS
  • Updated May 9, 2023

Wild Lights: Around the World at the Louisville Zoo. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Zoo)

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2023-02-20 Wild Lights_kylehshepherd033.jpg

  • KLS
  • Updated May 9, 2023

Wild Lights: Around the World at the Louisville Zoo. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Zoo)

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Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo takes you around the world
Morning

Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo takes you around the world

  • Keith Kaiser
  • Updated Mar 15, 2023

Keith Kaiser sees the light at the Louisville Zoo.

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Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo showcases the art of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns

Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo showcases the art of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns

  • Updated May 7, 2024

Here are some of the lanterns featured in 2022. 

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Louisville Zoo's 'Wild Lights' canceled for Friday, March 18, due to forecasted severe weather
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Louisville Zoo's 'Wild Lights' canceled for Friday, March 18, due to forecasted severe weather

  • Updated Mar 17, 2022

The first night marking the return of "Wild Lights" at the Louisville Zoo has been canceled, due to weather.

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The Wild Lights attraction puts the Louisville Zoo in a whole new light
Morning

The Wild Lights attraction puts the Louisville Zoo in a whole new light

  • Keith Kaiser
  • Updated May 11, 2021

Keith Kaiser explores the Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo.

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