The Asian Lantern Festival is returning to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the fifth year beginning Wednesday, July 6.

This year’s festival will feature live performances every hour featuring acrobatics including foot juggling, contortion, and more. Performances will be held nightly at 6:45, 7:45, 8:45, and 9:45 p.m. Each performance will total approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Throughout the three-day-long festival, guests can taste a variety of culturally-inspired cuisine including local Cleveland favorites at the Asian Food Market.

This year’s displays include a variety of animals – from endangered species to mystical dragons – including the new RainForest light zone that pays homage to the future RainForest Gallery.

DATES AND TIMES

  • Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Thursday, Jul 7, 2022, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Friday, Jul 8, 2022, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Drive-through dates: Wednesdays beginning July 6 - August 17 (Note: performances are during walk-through events only).

ADMISSION

Asian Lantern Festival is a separate ticketed event that provides entry to the Zoo when the event begins each night. Regular Zoo admission does not provide entry to the Asian Lantern Festival.

The Asian Lantern Festival is a rain or shine event.

WALK-THROUGH ADVANCE ON-LINE PURCHASE (UNTIL 3 P.M. THE DAY OF THE EVENT, PENDING AVAILABILITY):

Member:

  • $19 per ticket
  • $57 for a group 4-pack

Non-member:

  • $22 per ticket
  • $66 for a group 4-pack

WALK-THROUGH SAME-DAY BOX OFFICE (OPEN UNTIL 9:30 P.M., PENDING AVAILABILITY):

Member/Non-Member:

  • $25 per ticket
  • $75 for a group 4-pack

DRIVE-THROUGH

Member:

  • $57 per car

Non-member:

  • $66 per car
  • Children under 2 are admitted for free.

Only service animals are permitted on Zoo grounds.

Contact 216-635-3391 if you are having trouble purchasing tickets.

Information on driving directions and ticket purchase information may be found by following this link.