Chester Zoo OUR ZOO PLAN YOUR VISIT SHOP LATEST NEWS PREVENTING EXTINCTION BOOK YOUR TICKETS Home Events The Lanterns at Chester Zoo 2021 Cookies make our site work BETTER for you We use cookies to provide you with the best, most personalised online experience possible. Just accept to carry on browsing or choose the type of cookies you're happy for us to see (you can change them anytime!) Accept all Customise settings The Lanterns Call of the Wild… DATE AND TIME Selected dates from Friday 12 November - Thursday 23 December PRICE Child tickets start from £11 Adult tickets start from £13 LOCATION Chester Zoo BOOK NOW Explore more Limited TimeSpectacularAdultsFamiliesGroupsMembers LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! The Lanterns at Chester Zoo is back for another MAGICAL year, and is set to be as enchanting as ever. Join us as we transform the zoo into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and plenty of cheer! CALL OF THE WILD Join us for The Lanterns as we transform the zoo into a spectacular wonderland! Escape to fantastical worlds, each different from the last, that will take you on an illuminating journey like no other! Be immersed in this magical and uniquely Chester Zoo evening event, giving you the chance to see the zoo in a whole new light. Let your imagination run wild, and discover incredible spaces, each filled to the brim with colourful lanterns, spectacular costumed characters and Christmas scenes. Seeing, truly is believing… BOOK NOW Brought to you by Wild Rumpus Together with some of our favourite animal lanterns and characters from Christmases gone by, The Lanterns will fill you with Christmas joy and plenty of precious memories, as well as delicious festive food. And remember to keep an eye out for Father Christmas…he could be just around the corner. TAKE A LOOK AT THE MAGIC Our CHRISTMAS FOOD MARKET is BACK again for another year! Take a moment to refuel with our tasty selection of FESTIVE GOODIES including… • Traditional Hog Roast • Bratwurst (Vegan option) • Yorkshire Pudding Wraps (Vegetarian option) • Burgers (Vegan option) • Pigs in Blankets • Pizza (Vegetarian and Vegan options) Fancy a festive SWEET TREAT? We have something just for you… • Churros • Doughnuts We also have a variety of hot drinks available. Why not WARM YOURSELF with one of our delicious hot chocolates?! Tickets! Child tickets start from £11 Adult tickets start from £13 Children aged 2 and under enter free of charge Selected dates are available from Friday 12 November – Thursday 23 December, with timed tickets that give entry every 15 minutes from 4pm to 8.15pm. BOOK NOW For all your other Lanterns-related questions, check out our FAQs below. CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Want to plan an unforgettable corporate Christmas party? Plan an extraordinary evening at The Oakfield, located at the heart of the zoo. A relaxed, yet grand and elegant pub style setting with great food, entertainment, music and all of the sparkle that you’d expect. Get in touch with our team today! FIND OUT MORE Happy Christmas from Chester Zoo! We’re busy pulling together lots of wonderful ideas to bring you some Chester Zoo magic this season. VIEW MORE FESTIVE FUN Frequently Asked Questions How can I book my ticket? What dates are available? What are the opening and closing times for this event? What is The Lanterns? How much is it? How will I receive tickets? How can you ensure that the event will be safe? I’m a member, do I get discounted tickets? What are the parking arrangements? Which parts of the zoo will be open? What if the weather is really bad? Will I be able to take photographs? Can I bring my own food? What is the best way to get to Chester Zoo? What if I can’t visit because I’m self-isolating or in the case of a local or national lockdown because of coronavirus? FOLLOW, SHARE AND WATCH! Contact us Work with Us Corporate information Press and Media PLAY! Schools Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Modern Slavery Act Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1EU Registered Charity No. 306077 Website designed and built by Ultimate Chester Zoo Visit England Visit England 2021