Posted in Florida November 29, 2019 by Marisa Roman

The Stunning Asian Lantern Festival Is Taking Over The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Get ready for an exciting cultural event in Florida that might just make your entire winter season. We’re talking larger-than-life lanterns, colorful sculptures, and traditional Asian decor illuminating the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Taking place from now until January 2020, purchase your tickets to a stunning visual array of whimsy and magic that the whole family will love.

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This year the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has a seasonal event that everyone will want to indulge in.

Introducing the Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild—a whimsical and beautiful festival honoring the culture and art of traditional lantern festivals celebrated in Asia for hundreds of years.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling dreamscape, with 30 different giant illuminated sculptures all depicting plants, animals, and other Chinese elements.

Beyond the hand-sculpted lanterns, there will also be a variety of local food and beverages, plus live music and even some local craft vendors, too!

Taking place from November 20, 2019, to January 12, 2020, on Wednesdays through Sundays, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy all the beauty of this colorful and magical festival.

Ticket prices will be $18.50 per person, with children 2 and under free, or $15.50 for zoo annual pass holders.

Group four-pack offers only cost $50, so you can save while bringing the whole family to something special.

This unique cultural experience is open to visitors of all ages, so make sure to plan a trip this winter to one of the most exciting and visually stunning adventures in Florida.

Are you ready to plan your trip to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for the Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild? Learn more about the festival and the ticket prices by visiting the website or Facebook Page.

Address: 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771, USA

The Stunning Asian Lantern Festival Is Taking Over The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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