Entry No. 53 — the Louisville file — filed under: bioluminescence/glow

Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo

This seasonal nighttime illumination festival transforms the zoo into a glowing wonderland of handcrafted silk lanterns depicting mythic beasts, ocean creatures, and glowing forests. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings in late spring and summer, visitors walk an expansive outdoor trail surrounded by hundreds of larger-than-life light sculptures.

The move: Take a late Thursday evening stroll along the illuminated ocean realm, grabbing specialty street snacks as you admire intricate silk lantern sculptures towering overhead.

📍 Camp Zachary Taylor / Highlands
💸 $
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · gosoin.com

last checked: 2026-07-21