Lanterns of the Wild

This Winter, Lanterns of the Wild transforms Twycross Zoo after dark. Step into glowing animal worlds, explore vibrant habitats, and spark your family’s sense of wonder on a night-time trail like no other.
14th November 2025 - 22nd February 2026


See animals in a whole new light...
A spectacular new winter event
🌟 Over 1 mile of breathtaking lanterns
Step into an awe-inspiring world of glowing wildlife and epic-scale displays.
🌴 10 immersive zones
Travel through lush rainforests, icy tundras, deep oceans, and more as you discover lantern animals in their natural habitats.
📚 World’s first The Gruffalo lantern experience
Meet The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child - illuminated in dazzling detail.
❄️ A winter experience for all ages
Perfect for family nights out, festive celebrations, and unforgettable memories.
🌭 Food, drink & festive treats
Enjoy seasonal favourites and warm up with delicious hot drinks as you wander through this glowing wonderland.
*Please note this experience does not include access to zoo animals during the evening, if you want to see our animals you can book a ticket for the daytime and then stay for the lanterns.

Get Your Tickets
Lanterns of the Wild is an amazing immersive experience for all ages
- Over a mile of breathtaking Lanterns!
- 10 Immersive zones
- World’s first The Gruffalo Lantern experience
- Book your evening Santa Grotto as an add on
- Food, drinks & festive treat stalls
Adult tickets start from £19 and children from £13.75.

Member Discounts
Pass Plus & Members save on Lanterns of the Wild!
Pass Plus ticket holders will get 20% discount on tickets for Lanterns of the Wild, Members will receive 30% off and Conservation Members receive a FREE ticket!
Simply log in to your account to buy at the discounted rates.

Christmas Show Add-on
Santa is returning to Twycross Zoo this Christmas!
You can visit our Magical Christmas Show, Meet Santa in his Grotto and then receive a The Gruffalo present
- Children - £10
- Adults - £5
- Under 6 months - Free
You can visit Santa in the daytime or during the evening as part of Lanterns of the Wild. You’ll need either a Zoo ticket or a lanterns ticket to experience the show and grotto.
Book your evening Santa as part of your lantern tickets or login to your annual ticket account to book daytime Santa.
SEN Friendly Evenings
At Twycross Zoo, we’re committed to making Lanterns of the Wild an experience for everyone. That’s why we’re introducing a number of dedicated SEN-Friendly Evenings, designed with families of children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities in mind.
Join us for a quieter, more relaxed experience, where we’ve made thoughtful adjustments to help every guest feel welcome, safe, and inspired.