Animals Aglow (presented by Wells Fargo)

Animals Aglow is a twilight lantern festival at the Saint Louis Zoo, presented by Wells Fargo. From March 13 through May 17, 2026, visitors stroll the Zoo after hours to see hundreds of lantern displays featuring animals, plants and Chinese motifs, illuminated by LED lights, created in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc. The festival runs on different nights: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18:30 to 21:30, and Fridays and Saturdays from 18:30 to 22:00, with a roaming panda character and various handicrafts for sale. Tickets are required, with Peak Night and Non-Peak Night pricing and member discounts; parking is included after 6 p.m. and security measures are in place at entry.