08/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2024 22:00
Visitors can wander through an Indian-themed lantern display, complete with an ornate walk-through palace. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England
The Boston Lights show at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Nightly: 6 to 10:30 pm from August 2 through September 30; 5 to 10:30 pm from October 1 through November 3.
Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston.
To get there via the MBTA, there are three options: take the Orange Line or Commuter Rail to Ruggles station, then take the Route 22, 28, 29, or 45 bus to Franklin Park Zoo; or take the Orange Line or Commuter Rail to Forest Hills station, then take the Route 16 bus to Franklin Park Zoo; or take the Red Line to Andrew station, then take the Route 16 bus to Franklin Park Zoo.
General admission tickets are $21.95 and free for children under 2. Purchase tickets here.
Library passes are not honored, but there are discounts for members and college students in September and October.
Illuminate your evening with a stroll through the Boston Lights show at the Franklin Park Zoo. After you buy a timed ticket, you can explore the 1.4-mile illuminated journey that takes about 60 to 90 minutes to complete. This year, the area has been expanded by illuminating a new corner of the zoo exclusively for Boston Lights guests. Wander through this forested realm and beyond, surrounded by lantern displays, immersive walk-throughs, enchanting interactive displays, and Instagrammable moments at every turn.
You can dive into an underwater paradise where majestic sea turtles and an awe-inspiring 115-foot octopus await, go under an ocean tunnel, or press a special button that ignites a volcanic eruption of light. The journey continues to India with lantern scenes adorned with lotus flowers, an ornate walk-through palace, and various animal lanterns, including elephants, monkeys, and rhinos. There are also traditional Chinese lanterns, the largest being the 76-foot "Kun," an enormous fish brought to life from Chinese mythology.
Keep an eye out for the nightly Chinese classical dance performances, which last a half hour and start at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 pm. There's also food and drinks available for purchase.
The Boston Lights show was created in collaboration with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., whose skilled artisans designed, sewed, painted, and assembled these vibrant displays.
While most animals will retire to their barns during the evening, the zoo says you might have a chance to see camels, prairie dogs, some farm animals, birds, and kangaroos.
To Do Today: Explore the Boston Lights Show at the Franklin Park Zoo
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