Experience Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden like never before during Wild Summer Lights, an immersive after-hours event featuring more than a mile of stunning Chinese lantern displays!

Explore larger-than-life illuminated scenes that blend art, culture, and nature into a magical nighttime journey. Guests can also enjoy live local music each evening and a rotating lineup of food trucks. Check our social media pages to stay up-to-date on vendors.

Wild Summer Lights runs from July 30th to October 4th, every Thursday through Sunday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Accessibility Nights:‍ ‍Sunday, August 2nd‍ ‍|‍ ‍Thursday, August 13th‍ ‍|‍ ‍Thursday, September 10th‍ ‍|‍ ‍Sunday, September 27th

Please make sure to check the date when you go to purchase tickets.