A ticketed after-dark experience at Toronto Zoo with more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lantern displays, interactive moments, and conservation storytelling.
Glow in the Wild opens at Toronto Zoo on September 2, 2026. The official event page describes an after-dark experience with more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lantern displays, interactive moments, conservation stories, and a Blanding’s Turtle lantern installation created in collaboration with an Indigenous artist.
Every guest requires a ticket and visitors select a date and entry time through the official Toronto Zoo ticket system. Regular Toronto Zoo animals will not be viewable during the Glow in the Wild experience. The event operates outdoors in rain or moonlight.
The official Toronto Zoo page says the event opens September 2, 2026. Check the official ticket calendar for the end date and operating dates.
No. The official visitor information says Toronto Zoo animals will not be viewable during the experience.
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Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1B 5K7, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCost: Tickets required
A ticketed after-dark experience at Toronto Zoo with more than 2,000 handcrafted illuminated lantern displays, interactive moments, and conservation storytelling.
Participation: Choose your visit date and entry time through the official Toronto Zoo ticket system. Regular Zoo animals will not be viewable during Glow in the Wild.
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