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Central Florida Zoo Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild

Sanford, Florida

November 13, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Visit on selected nights November 13, 2026–January 17, 2027 in Sanford, near Orlando, 6–10 p.m.; last entry is 9:15 p.m. Published presale admission is $25 for ages 3+ or $79.96 for four tickets; ages 2 and under are free. Event-specific parking remains unverified.

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Quick facts

Season dates
November 13, 2026 – January 17, 2027
Venue
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Usual hours
Selected nights November 13, 2026–January 17, 2027, 6–10 p.m. Eastern; last entry is 9:15 p.m. The full date span does not mean nightly operation. Choose an available date and timed entry on the official calendar.
Tickets
2 official ticket options listed
Format
Walk-through lantern installation
Organizer
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Status & verification

Event status and verification

Upcoming The published season is November 13, 2026 – January 17, 2027. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.

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Dates & hours

November 13, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Selected nights November 13, 2026–January 17, 2027, 6–10 p.m. Eastern; last entry is 9:15 p.m. The full date span does not mean nightly operation. Choose an available date and timed entry on the official calendar.Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ ↗

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Tickets & prices

The official event source lists these options and prices.

Presale admission, ages 3+Published presale price per person, checked October 2. The zoo advertises presale through October 31; this is not a verified final checkout total or a guarantee of a particular session.$25Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ ↗Central Florida Zoo official ticket options ↗
Presale four-packFour tickets for the same date and time. Unused tickets cannot be transferred to another night; confirm the selected session and current total before purchase.$79.96Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ ↗Central Florida Zoo official ticket options ↗
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Location & directions

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771
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Central Florida Zoo lantern festival and FAQ ↗

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What to expect

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Last verified · 2 official sources

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