Wild Lights returns to Dublin Zoo this winter. The award winning light spectacular is back and better than ever with a brand new theme: Stories, Myths and Legends.
Wild Lights 2019 is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of the young and old alike.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 event:
2019 Theme
Visitors will be blown away as their favourite Stories, Myths and Legends are brought to life through a series of giant custom-made silk lanterns.
This magical theme, which showcases animals in literature, will feature a number of classic childhood favourites, as well as traditional Irish folklore characters, illuminating brightly throughout the Zoo.
From Peter Pan, the Jungle Book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, guests will be in total awe when they see their favourite childhood storybook heroes come alive in the form of stunning, illuminated handmade lanterns.
Fairy-tales and well-known nursery rhyme characters will also make an appearance throughout the festival of light including Jack and the Beanstalk and The Ugly Duckling.
Ancient Irish myths will also be given a 21st century lease of life through the dazzling silk lanterns of the Wild Lights. Event goers will be amazed with the stunning light portrayals of Tir na nOg, the Children of Lir and the Salmon of Knowledge.
As well as showcasing animals in literature, Wild Lights 2019 celebrates wildlife past and present with the Tree of Life marking how critical conservation is in preventing more animal species becoming extinct.
Wild Lights 2019 Promo Video
Opening Details
Wild Lights will open to the public on Friday, 1st November running from 5pm-9pm until Sunday, 5th January.
Throughout November, Wild Lights will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
From 1st December until 5th January, opening times will be extended to seven days a week (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day).
Tickets
Tickets for Wild Lights 2019 go on sale on Friday, September 20th at DublinZoo.ie.
Admission to Wild Lights will be €20 for adults and €15 for children.
Annual pass holders can avail of a special rate of €18 euro for adults and €12 euro for children.
Children under the age of three go free once booked in advance online.
How To Win Tickets To Wild Lights With 98FM
Tune into 98FM's Big Breakfast with Cooper and Luke all next week for your chance to win passes.
Dublin’s 98FM if official Media Partner of Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo.
