Get Wild at the Wild Lights Festival at Blank Park Zoo
The Wild Lights Festival is back at the Blank Park Zoo for a fourth year. Every year I get so excited when they announce this special exhibit. Pictures do not do it justice! This is such a fun event for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors, get some fresh air, and enjoy some culture. We are sharing all the details so you are prepared!
About the Wild Lights Festival
The Blank Park Zoo Wild Lights Festival is presented by MidAmerican Energy Company. Each year the zoo is covered with light displays all over and there is always something new to see. In 2023 visitors were in awe of the 75-foot-long sunflower tunnel and a giant 33-foot-wide octopus. In 2024, visitors were wowed by an 82-foot-long Chinese dragon, a magic forest, and a giant panda mountain. What is in store for 2025? animal displays, interactives, Asian mythical creatures, and many, many photo and selfie opportunities.
Even if you have visited in previous years, there is a reason to attend again!
Tickets
Tickets are on sale NOW! Starting today through March 14, 2025 tickets are available for as low as $17. This limited-time sale is also the only opportunity to purchase Any Day tickets for the event.
Purchase tickets here. Due to high demand and limited capacity each evening, Blank Park Zoo encourages guests to purchase tickets in advance to secure their preferred date. This year’s ticket prices are:
- Peak Ticket: $25, $22/member
- Non-Peak Ticket: $23, $20/member
- Four Pack of Tickets Peak: $90, $84/member.
- Four Pack of Tickets Non-Peak: $80, $70/member
- Group Tickets: For groups of 40 or more, call 515-285-4722 for more information
Dates and Hours of Wild Lights Festival
Plan your visit any time between April 5th – May 26th (nightly, Wednesday – Sunday plus Memorial Day). The festival is open from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Visitors should plan for 60-90 minutes to walk through the zoo and observe the displays. The last admission is accepted at 9:30 p.m. Please remember that this is an evening special event and animal exhibits are not available for viewing.
