Posted in Arkansas Festivals, Seasonal, Winter December 02, 2022 by

There’s A Chinese Lantern Festival In Arkansas And It’s Downright Magical

GloWild is back again for another year!!! Bundle up and get excited for the most enchanting festival this winter. This Chinese lantern festival in Arkansas will be pure magic. So, bring the family to the Little Rock Zoo to experience this spectacular, illuminated event. It’s the one winter festival this year that you don’t want to miss.

From early November to the first week in January, head to the Little Rock Zoo for the most magical Chinese Lantern Festival in Arkansas.
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Because GloWild is a festival of lights, the event will begin just before dark at 5 p.m., and it will end at 9 p.m. on select evenings.
This year, this one-of-a-kind interactive light show promises to be bigger and brighter than ever.
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And with over 50,000 LED lights illuminating handcrafted silk-covered lanterns, you’ll be mesmerized by this immersive experience.
It’s a sensory encounter filled with all your favorite animals.
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From lions to tigers to bears…OH MY!!! You’ll see them all.
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There will also be exotic and underwater animals on display. And they will be laced with the brightest and boldest colors that you can imagine.
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And if you love birds, there will be plenty there to see. From penguins, to arctic owls, to parrots, to swans, and more.
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But nothing beats seeing the majestic dinosaurs that will be standing tall in all their glory.
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There will be a few species that will be present on display.
The kids will be absolutely mesmerized by this illuminated lantern festival. In fact, it will be a fun event for the entire family.
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Aside from the lanterns, the gift shop, the cafe, the carousel, the train, and more, will be open for additional entertainment.
Also, the kids can enjoy hot chocolate to keep them warm, while the grownups can indulge in an adult beverage of their choosing.
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So, bring the family to this spectacular Chinese lantern festival in Arkansas. It’s the one winter event that will be downright magical.

Have you ever been to this magical light festival in Little Rock? If so, tell us about it and share your pictures in the comments below. 

And if you would like to go to GloWild, it’s recommended that you purchase the tickets on the website. Be sure to follow the zoo’s Facebook page for updates regarding this event. 

Did you know that Arkansas has one of the most beautiful Christmas light displays in the country? You can read more about Finney’s Christmas Wonderland in our previous article.

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Address: Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA