This winter, Dublin Zoo will host a brand new event called Wild Lights.
The magical night-time event features giant colourful lanterns and illuminated animal sculptures, inspired by wildlife.
Visitors will follow the enchanted trail, where they will discover a dazzling array of beautifully crafted enormous silk lanterns. They will then be wowed by the Chinese performers and crafts while enjoying Chinese foods and warm drinks.
The production of Wild Lights will feature: 12,000 meters of silk, 19,000 bulbs, 5,000 meters of LED lights, 48,000 glass bottles and 215,000 pieces of porcelain weighing 9.5 tonnes.
Visitors will marvel at the lanterns which will include a pride of lions, orangutans, tigers, giraffe, monkeys and much more! Other highlights include a 16-metre high porcelain elephant tower and a 30-metre long Chinese dragon. Everything will be handmade specifically for Dublin Zoo.
Lighting up the skyline of Dublin, this awe-inspiring festival of lights promises to be an unforgettable experience where friends, families and groups can come together during the festive period.
Wild Lights will run from 3rd November-7th January.
You can book tickets here.
We got an exclusive sneak peek at the event this week. Take a look below...
Check out a behind the scenes look at #WildLights at @DublinZoo! https://t.co/f5sVjRwHpQ pic.twitter.com/dD9GcgTtMa
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98FM is the official media partner to Wild Lights. To celebrate, we have tickets up for grabs on air tp an exclusive VIP night before it opens to the public. Tune in all this week for your chance to win.
We also have tickets up for grabs on 98FM's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
