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Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

Illuminated trail tix; child £17, adult £23 or family £77 - inc drink & marshmallows

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Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns; back after a six-year hiatus - bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before! Featuring 12,000 LED bulbs, dazzling jellyfish, towering sea turtles & more - includes a hot or soft drink & 3 marshmallows for toasting each

  • Fri 16th Jan - Sat 21st Feb 2026

Dates

  • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

    Times: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6pm + 6 more

    Tickets: From £17

  • Sat, 17th Jan 2026

    Times: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6pm + 6 more

    Tickets: From £17

  • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

    Times: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6pm + 6 more

    Tickets: From £17

  • Sat, 24th Jan 2026

    Times: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6pm + 6 more

    Tickets: From £17

  • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

    Times: 5:30pm, 5:45pm, 6pm + 6 more

    Tickets: From £17

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About this event

  • Tickets to Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
  • Adult, child (3-15yrs) & family tickets include a hot chocolate, tea, coffee, can of juice or carton of juice each, plus 3 marshmallows each for toasting!
  • Under 3's go free with an infant ticket

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

  • For the first time since 2019, the spectacular outdoor lantern trail is making a comeback – this time with an underwater twist
  • From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, get ready to explore a luminous coastal wonderland like never before
  • Plus the interactive trail includes an enormous 14 meter whale for visitors to walk through, a giant crab and a journey through Atlantis
  • Locally inspired scenes feature iconic and lesser-known native Scottish species, from the much-loved puffins to the critically endangered flapper skate, one of the world’s largest rays
  • The impressive lanterns are hand-crafted by Chinese artists using traditional techniques & 12,000 LED bulbs!

Small print

  • All infants and children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Please note, as the event takes place in the evening, you won't be able to view the animals.
  • Advance booking is not required. 
  • Multiple purchases permitted. 
  • Suitable for all ages. All attendees require a ticket; under 0-2 yrs are free of charge; 3 - 15 years are classed as children. 
  • Family tickets are for 2 adults and 2 children.
  • Adult, child & family tickets include a hot chocolate, tea, coffee, can of juice or carton of juice & 3 marshmallows for toasting each.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Please note that the zoo is located on a hill and there will not be an accessibility vehicle available during the event. Mobility scooters can be hired for a refundable deposit of £25, or wheelchairs can be hired for a £10 deposit; subject to availability and payable direct. 
  • Limited on site parking available for a supplementary cost of £2; subject to availability and payable direct.
  • Terms and conditions apply and can be viewed here. All other FAQs can be viewed here.
  • A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.  
  • You can use your paperless ticket from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted. 
  • Ticket is non-transferable and non-refundable unless event is cancelled.
  • Ticket is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
  • Images used for illustrative purposes only.
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  • Fri 16th Jan - Sat 21st Feb 2026
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  • Great Evening Out

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    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Edinburgh zoo. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good time to see animals you wouldn’t necessarily see during the day. The ice cream parlour had big queue but the staff worked hard and you didn’t stand for too long. Well organised and a great visit. All round a brilliant experience. Definitely would do it again.

  • Great time

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    Fantastic day out!

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