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2024 Asian Lantern Festival extended at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as Wild Ride option returns

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo event will now continue with 14 additional dates through September 14.

CLEVELAND — If you haven’t been able to experience the 2024 Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, you have more time as the event has now been extended with an additional 14 nights through Sept. 14.

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But that’s not all…

The Cleveland Zoo also announced the return of Wild Ride, which is a one-night-only event on Sept. 15 that gives guests of all ages the opportunity to ride their bike through the zoo while experiencing the illuminated lanterns.

TICKET PRICES

Zoo officials announced early Monday morning that tickets are on sale now for the additional walk-though dates as well as three additional dates for the festival’s drive-through experience.

Prices are listed as follows:

  • Members: $21 or a four-pack for $63
  • Advance non-member: $24 or a four-pack for $73
  • Individual same-day tickets: $27
  • Drive-through tickets: $45 per vehicle for members or $55 per vehicle for non-members
  • Children under 2: Free

“Since its inception, more than one million guests have experienced the wonder of Asian Lantern Festival, including more than 105,000 guests this year,” said Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer Kelly Manderfield. “With the inclusion of Dino Cove in this year’s event, there is more to experience after hours than ever before.”

WILD RIDE DETAILS

Wild Ride will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Bikes are required and tickets are now on sale HERE.

Prices are listed as follows:

  • Members: $15 for adults and $10 for youth ages 2-11.
  • Non-members: $16 for adults and $11 for youth ages 2-11.
  • Children under 2: Free

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