Nov 21 · 5–9 p.m. Central on standard nights; last ticket sale 8 p.m. Check the selected night's schedule.
Glow Wild — Birmingham Zoo holiday lantern festival
Birmingham, AL · Walk through illuminated animal lanterns and holiday displays on a mile-long outdoor route.
Cost: Advance nonmember tickets: adults $25; children ages 2–12 $16, including tax. Member and walk-up prices differ; rides and extras may cost more.
Organizer: Birmingham Zoo
Who: Family nights welcome all ages. December 3 is adults-only (18+).
Registration: Advance tickets recommended; limited nightly capacity. Check weather updates before travel.
Restrictions: December 3 is 18+ only. December 2 KultureCity hours are 6–8 p.m. Rain can close the event.
Before traveling: Alabama uses Central Time, one hour behind Georgia. All times below are Central.
Visit-date choices cover family nights only; December 3 is a separate adults-only (18+) night. Check the organizer for weather closures. Most animals are indoors after dark; this is primarily a lantern outing.
Source checked Oct 13
Location, planning notes & source
Where: Birmingham Zoo · 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
Birmingham Zoo · official 2026 event and ticket pages · organizer details
Next listed visit date: Nov 21 · confirm the session time with the organizer