Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Step into The Wild Kaleidoscope—Dublin Zoo’s night-time lantern spectacular. 13 colourful zones, festive food village, timed evening entry (17:00–21:00). Booking essential.
What to expect...
Wild Lights returns to Dublin Zoo with The Wild Kaleidoscope—its most dazzling theme yet. Wander a one-way illuminated trail through 13 vibrant zones where radiant animal lanterns and glowing habitats celebrate the power of colour in nature—communication, camouflage, attraction and defence. Expect towering showpieces (including the tallest lantern ever at Wild Lights), interactive photo moments and fun facts about flamingos, penguins, peacocks, red pandas and more. New this year is the Winter Glow food & beverage village with seasonal treats like hot chocolate, waffles and crêpes. Wild Lights is an outdoor evening experience and runs nightly from early November to the end of January. Most animals will be indoors after dark, so the focus is on the lantern spectacle. A dedicated sensory-friendly night runs on 1 December (reduced noise/lighting and limited capacity). Tickets are timed, non-refundable and must be pre-booked online.
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What to expect...
Wild Lights returns to Dublin Zoo with The Wild Kaleidoscope—its most dazzling theme yet. Wander a one-way illuminated trail through 13 vibrant zones where radiant animal lanterns and glowing habitats celebrate the power of colour in nature—communication, camouflage, attraction and defence. Expect towering showpieces (including the tallest lantern ever at Wild Lights), interactive photo moments and fun facts about flamingos, penguins, peacocks, red pandas and more. New this year is the Winter Glow food & beverage village with seasonal treats like hot chocolate, waffles and crêpes. Wild Lights is an outdoor evening experience and runs nightly from early November to the end of January. Most animals will be indoors after dark, so the focus is on the lantern spectacle. A dedicated sensory-friendly night runs on 1 December (reduced noise/lighting and limited capacity). Tickets are timed, non-refundable and must be pre-booked online.