In celebration of winter, Besa Gordon visited the Woodland Park Zoo in 2023 to experience the magic of the WildLanterns. Gordon took a personal tour with Public Relations Specialist Craig Newberry, and took in all the mystical sights of the zoo's annual holiday lights experience while wandering the illuminated pathways.

The incredible displays featured everything from giant pandas and whimsical unicorns to a majestic dragon with smoke and other special effects. These intricate lanterns are ordered from a company in China called Tianyu and shipped over after Labor Day, requiring tireless effort from the zoo's team to set up. According to Besa, it was well worth a winter trip to the zoo if you’re looking to commemorate the season’s changing and feel like a kid again.

Don't miss out on the WildLanterns for the 2025/26 season that run through January 18th, 2026. Grab your tickets now at zoo.org/wildlanterns/.