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Posted by: Steve Kimmel 3 days ago

The Fort Wayne Zoo will transform into a wild and wonderful nighttime lantern festival with Glo Wild. Join the zoo for Glo Wild on select dates beginning March 27 through May 26. Step into a land of glowing landscapes and stand toe to toe with towering animals in larger-than-life 3D lantern displays.

“The Fort Wayne Zoo is kicking off its 60th birthday celebration with 60 spectacular lanterns. They are thrilled to give guests the opportunity to stand with a pack of hyenas, sit in the petals of a flower and see the Zoo’s mission at work in a whole new light,” said Rick Schuiteman, Zoo director. “With immersive activities and delicious food, the mile-long Glo Wild path is designed to keep guests of all ages in awe throughout their experience.”

Glo Wild will be open 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the following dates: March 27 to April 6, open daily; April 9 to April 30, open Wednesday through Sunday; May 1 to May 25, open Thursday through Sunday and May 26, last day of the event.

A $2 discount is available online at fwzoo.com for both Fort Wayne Zoo members and general admission guests. Online member child admission (ages 2 to 12): $18-$20; online member adult admission: $20-$22; online child admission (ages 2 to 12): $20-22; online adult admission: $22-$24; gate child admission is $22-$23 and gate adult admission $24-$25.

For more information and to obtain tickets, please visit fwzoo.com/glowild. Glo Wild is made possible in partnership with Tianyu.