Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns is the zoo's spectacular outdoor lantern trail, back this winter with an out-of-this-world space safari twist. From glowing galaxies to towering cosmic creatures, it is a luminous interstellar adventure after dark.

What to expect:

• "Running for 60 magical nights from Friday 13 November 2026 - Sunday 21 February 2027" on selected dates
• "Entry from 4:45pm with last entry at 8pm. The event finishes at 9pm"
• An outdoor illuminated trail of larger-than-life lantern sculptures through the zoo
• "this much-loved family-friendly event is set to blast off for all ages with a designated adult only evening and two quiet night evenings available too"
• "Ticket prices vary for off-peak and standard nights", "from £14"
• Wrap up warm - the whole trail is outdoors on a winter evening
• A £5 Flexi Cover add-on lets you move your booking to another date
• Santa's Lanterns Grotto runs on selected evenings in December, booked separately