Lights Of The Wild At Hattiesburg Zoo Is The First And Only Event Of Its Kind In Mississippi
There are amazing holiday light displays all over the Magnolia State. Some have been around for years, while others, like Lights of the Wild, are making their debut this year. Slated to take place at the Hattiesburg Zoo, the dazzling display is made up of hundreds of glowing lanterns, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Take a look:
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This year, the Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating the holidays with an all-new – and unbelievably beautiful - light display, Lights of the Wild.
The lanterns come in all sorts of shapes, including animals, plants, and Asian elements. Sizes of the lanterns are just as varied – some of the lanterns are upwards of 19’ tall and 50’ long.
Completely unique, Lights of the Wild is the first and only event of its kind in Mississippi. There’s more to the display than glowing lanterns, though. Admission to Lights of the Wild also includes unlimited rides on the zoo’s train and carousel.
Check out the video below to learn more about Lights of the Wild.
Lights of the Wild will be open the following 14 nights in December 2019: 6th – 8th, 13th – 15th, 20th – 23rd, and 26th – 29th. Tickets purchased in advance are $13 per person. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 per person. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, call (601) 545-4576. You can also visit the Hattiesburg Zoo’s website or Facebook page.
This isn’t the only option for festive fun. Read about another here.
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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