Wild Summer Lights
Presented by: Liberty Federal Credit Union
Aug. 14 – Oct. 5th 5-9 PM, last admission at 7:30 PM
Join us as we bring WILD Lights to Evansville, Indiana. This all-new Chinese lantern festival will illuminate Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden like never before!
Liberty Federal Credit Union and Mesker Park Zoo PRESENT: WILD SUMMER LIGHTS - Guests will embark on a breathtaking journey through over a mile of stunning light displays, celebrating art, nature, and culture in a truly magical way. Taking place THURSDAY through SUNDAY evenings. This will be a LIMITED-TIME event, and advanced special event tickets will be required. Portions of the zoo will be closed during the event, and animal visibility may be limited – but there’s still plenty of magic to enjoy along the way!
Sensory Sessions: Wednesday, August 20th and Wednesday, September 24th | 5 - 9 PM
Sensory Sessions are designed with intention - to create a comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. These evenings feature reduced crowds, no live music, and a calmer atmosphere. If you're able to attend a standard session, we kindly encourage you to do so, so we can keep these special nights accessible for those who truly benefit from them. A social story will be available on the Event landing page. Thank you for helping us make this experience inclusive for everyone.
$18 for Adults (ages 13+) and $16 for children (ages 3-12).
Children 2 and under are free, but still require a ticket.
Members will save $3 off each ticket. Please sign in before adding tickets to your cart to receive the membership discount. Need to register your membership? https://8994a.blackbaudhosting.com/8994a/register
Tickets are ONLY available online at Meskerparkzoo.com
All sales are final. No refunds, no transfers, and third-party tickets are not valid.
Please refer to the Event FAQ for general questions and questions about severe weather.
Proceeds from this event will support the Evansville Zoological Society 501(c)3, furthering the Zoo’s mission.
About Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc.
Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc. is the largest Chinese lantern festival producer in North America and one of the first companies to bring authentic Chinese lantern traditions to the United States and Europe. The Chicago-based corporation is a subsidiary of Sichuan Tianyu Culture Communication Co., Ltd., headquartered in Zigong in the Sichuan Province of China. Tianyu strives for quality by focusing on three core components: conservation and natural beauty, turnkey festival operations, and interactive visitor experiences. In the past 10 years, Tianyu’s team of professionals have produced over 86 festivals in the United States, appearing in 78 cities and welcoming over 7 million visitors. To learn more about Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., please visit https://tianyuculture.us/