🌌Wanderlight Trail: A Twilight Lantern Spectacular🌌

Schedule

Wed Jun 03 2026 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN

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🌟 Brand-new to the Minnesota Zoo!
Wanderlight Trail: June 3 – August 2 🌟
Be the first to see the Zoo in a whole new light.
➡️Plan your summer now and save—early bird tickets start at $16 for members when purchased by May 18. Member presale begins May 4, with general public tickets on sale May 8 at 8 am.
Step into Wanderlight Trail—an all-new, immersive evening experience at the Minnesota Zoo. As the sun sets, a glowing twilight journey comes to life with larger-than-life lanterns inspired by animals from around the world. Wander at your own pace, take in each illuminated moment, and make your summer night shine a little brighter.
🌠Tickets: One Experience, Four Ways to Explore
Glow Wild! Choose your perfect Wanderlight Trail night. From all-ages outings to adults-only nights and Fast Pass flexibility, choose how you want to experience Wanderlight.
With a variety of ticket options available, it’s easy to plan a Wanderlight experience that works for you. Tickets on sale for Minnesota Zoo members on May 4. Early bird pricing runs May 8–18, offering the lowest ticket prices of the season. Choose from weekday or weekend visits, giving you more ways to plan ahead and save.
Make the Most of Your Night
Enhance your evening with food and beverage offerings available for purchase—perfect for turning your visit into a full summer night out.
🌠General Admission
June 3 – August 2
Gates Open 7:30 pm – Midnight (gate closes at 11 pm)
Save with early bird tickets that range from $16 - $30
Wanderlight Trail is a glowing, immersive twilight journey featuring larger-than-life lanterns inspired by animals from around the world. Stroll the trail at your own pace, take in each illuminated moment.
🌠Enhance Your Night with Fast Pass (On Sale Soon!)
Give Your Experience a Glow Up
With the Wanderlight Trail Fast Pass, skip the time slots and enjoy the experience on your schedule. Arrive when it works for you and step right into a glowing, immersive journey—it’s the easiest way to make your night shine a little brighter.
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Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd, St Paul, MN 55124-4621, United States, Apple Valley

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