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    Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's

    Zoo | Programs & Events | Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's
      Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's

      Back by popular demand, the Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s is returning with over 40 all-new larger than life, colorful lantern displays, live performances on the Fifth Third Stage and a new interactive zone presented by the Illuminating Company. Don’t miss this limited engagement Thursday through Sunday evenings through August 18 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Online tickets can be purchased until 2 p.m. the day of the event, after 2 p.m. tickets can be purchased at the box office (pending availability).

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      Asian Lantern Festival is designed for everyone to enjoy – from a family outing, romantic date or coworker get-together.

      Hundreds of lanterns are placed across several destinations of the Zoo including the Welcome Plaza, African Savanna, Wilderness Trek, Asian Highlands, Waterfowl Lake and more. This year’s festival features more than 40 all-new, large-scaled illuminated displays featuring hundreds of individual and interactive lanterns. These include a walk-through 100 foot long shark tunnel, 30 foot tall giant panda and an expansive display of Chinese pagodas.

      New live acrobatic performances based on traditional Chinese practices can be seen on the Fifth Third Bank stage each night including contortion, foot juggling, martial arts, dances and balancing and acrobatic acts.

      Performances will be held nightly at 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 and 9:45 p.m. Each performance will total approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

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      Admission

      Asian Lantern Festival is a separate ticketed event that provides entry to the Zoo when the event begins each night at 6:30 p.m. Regular Zoo admission does not provide entry to the Asian Lantern Festival.

      The Asian Lantern festival is a rain or shine event.

      Advance On-Line Purchase (until 2 p.m. the day of the event, pending availability):

      • Zoo Members: $15.50 per person
      • Non-Members: $18.50 per person
      • 4-Pack: $50.00

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      Same-Day Box Office (open until 9:30 p.m., pending availability):

      • $20.50 per person
      • $60.00 for 4-pack.

      Children under 2 are admitted for free.
      Corporate group pricing is available for groups over 20 please call (216) 635-3389 for details.
      Only service animals are permitted on Zoo grounds.
      Please contact 216-635-3378 if you are having trouble purchasing tickets.
       

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      Food & Beverages

      The Asian Lantern Festival will feature a variety of Asian food and beverage, including local favorites Li Wah and King Wah. During the festival, some of the Zoo’s regular concessions, such as the Asian Highlands’ Kiko’s Kitchen, and Pizza Hut will also be available for purchase.

      During event hours, the Wilderness Grill will also carry the Asian Lantern Menu with items such as the Fresh Ramen Noodle bowl with stir fry veggies, Korean BBQ pork sandwich, and veggie egg rolls.

      A variety of alcohol, including specialty Asian alcohol is available for purchase in the event. The Beer Hut will carry Moonstone Asian Pear Sake, and the AEC Beer Garden, as well as the Beer Hut, will have Sapporo Premium Beer and Tiger Asian Lager available.

      Other options (Koko Bakery, Bubble Tea) will also be available.
       

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      Additional Attractions and Services

      Sensory Bags will be available from the Education Building.

      While trams will not operate during the event, wheelchair and EVCs are available for rental through the Main Gift Shop, reservations are suggested at 216-661-7603.

      The Circle of Wildlife Carousel, Boomerang Train and 4D Theater will not be open during the festival

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      Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 216-661-6500 or info@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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