
Come see the Zoo in a whole new light and enjoy the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival.
Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights
Come see the Zoo in a whole new light and enjoy the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival. Over 500 custom-made silk lanterns will be spread across 60 acres, creating elaborate displays with some of your favorite Zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and even a 200-foot-long dragon.
Chinese Culture
Chinese acrobats and entertainers will perform nightly. Hand-made crafts and delicious menu items will be available each night for guests to enjoy.
North Pole Village
This life-size creation of Santa’s village features multiple buildings and a train made entirely out of lanterns, plus holiday trees and festive lights make this a must-see.
Santa will visit each night until Dec. 23. Local bands and choirs will perform holiday music on select nights.
Animal Paradise
Chinese artists have reimagined your favorite zoo animals in a bright and colorful way. See lantern displays of rhinos, giraffes, elephants and dozens more in uniquely themed animal and flower scenes throughout the Zoo.
Plus, select animal exhibits will be open late, including Sumatran tiger, Andean bear, Carribean flamingos and Unseen New World.
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ADMISSION INFO
SINGLE NIGHT ADMISSION
Enjoy the entire event, including nightly entertainment. Valid for the selected night only. Members save $2 per ticket!
$19/Adults & Teens
$15/Children (age 2-12)
FREE/Children under age 2
PLATINUM PASS
AWESOME VALUE! Enjoy unlimited visits throughout the duration of the event. No additional discounts for members.
$29/Adults & Teens
$21/Children (age 2-12)
FREE/Children under age 2
Parking is $ per car. Members park for free.
This is a rain, snow or shine event. No refunds or rainchecks
Contact: (615) 833-1534
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Feb 3, 2023 at 05:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Fri)
- Feb 4, 2023 at 05:00 pm - 09:00 pm (Sat)
Additional time info:
Nightly Nov. 15 - Jan. 8
Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 12 to Feb. 4
LOCATION
3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
PARKING INFO
$8/Parking per vehicle, free for zoo members
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Nashville Zoo is a member of the Inclusion Network of Nashville and is committed to being both accessible and inclusive for our community!
The Zoo makes a concerted effort to ensure our pathways,
View moreNashville Zoo is a member of the Inclusion Network of Nashville and is committed to being both accessible and inclusive for our community!
The Zoo makes a concerted effort to ensure our pathways, exhibits and facilities are accessible to all visitors. For more information about using wheelchairs at Nashville Zoo, please visit their Accessibility page.
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