The Lights Of The Wild Lantern Display Is Coming To Mississippi This Winter

This winter, you can see the Hattiesburg Zoo in a whole new light – and it’s all thanks to Lights of the Wild. During the can’t-miss event, the zoo grounds are filled with sculptural LED lantern displays, featuring plants and animals from around the globe.

On select nights between December 3rd and 23rd, the Hattiesburg Zoo will be hosting Lights of the Wild.

The highlight of Lights of the Wild is beautiful and exotic lanterns, which showcase wildlife and flora from around the world.

The glowing lanterns come in a variety of shapes and sizes – with some as tall as 19 feet and as long as 50 feet.

Quickly becoming an annual favorite, Lights of the Wild made its debut in 2019, making it the first event of its kind in Mississippi.

Since its start, it’s only gotten better.

This year, attendees can enjoy a whole slew of activities – in addition to the dazzling displays, of course.

Admission includes access to the lantern displays as well as unlimited train and carousel rides, story time with Mrs. Claus, animal encounters, meet-and-greets with Santa, and character interactions.

Tickets for Lights of the Wild vary between $14 and $18, depending on when you visit. Children under 2 are free.

And though you can purchase tickets on-site, buying them online, in advance is recommended since tickets are limited.

For more information on Lights of the Wild, visit the Hattiesburg Zoo website or Facebook page.

So, did you know about this dazzling display? Ever attend Lights of the Wild? If so, what’d you think? Know of another can’t-miss winter event? Tell us!

This isn’t the only place to view twinkling lights in Mississippi. Click here to read about Christmas light displays in Mississippi that are pure magic.