WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA, USA
An easy, low-stress winter walk together, marked down only for outdoor cold and a moderate ticket price.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored September 2026- Together time18/20
- Loop route winds through five zones with food and drink stops to share.
- Low faff16/20
- Tickets bought online; open nightly 4-9pm except Mondays and holidays.
- Value14/20
- Peak weekend $39.95 adult, $34.95 child (3-12), under 3 free.
- Age span17/20
- Marked all ages, with under-3s free and two low-sensory nights offered.
- Weatherproof15/20
- Outdoor lantern loop runs nightly through winter, closed only Mondays and holidays.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
Wild Lanterns turns Woodland Park Zoo into a winter light trail. Large lantern sculptures line a loop through five zones of the zoo, with warm drinks and food stalls along the way. The Forest Trailhead adds a lit-up preview of animals coming to the zoo's 2026 exhibit, including red pandas and tree kangaroos. It runs nightly from 4pm to 9pm, mid-November through mid-January, with two low-sensory evenings for a quieter visit.
Why it works for a dad and child
A slow evening walk together through lit-up scenes, stopping for cocoa and pointing things out, with no need to keep up with anyone else.
When is WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo?
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo runs 13 Nov to 10 Jan 2027 in Seattle, WA, USA.
Is WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo a Dad Score of 80/100. An easy, low-stress winter walk together, marked down only for outdoor cold and a moderate ticket price.
What should we plan for at WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo?
It is a lights festival event at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. Best age on the listing is All ages, and the price band is $$.
