Guests may start seeing tigers back on habitat as maintenance wraps up. They may move on and off the habitat during this time.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
OPEN SELECT NIGHTS
Fridays & Saturdays until 10:30 p.m. | Other select nights until 10 p.m.
Wander through a luminous world of imagination and see the wild in a whole new glow. Explore larger-than-life lanterns and towering sculptures inspired by wildlife and nature. Along the way, immerse yourself in captivating performances and interactive experiences – making each night an illuminating adventure!
Public
Adult: $24
Youth: $20
DALLAS ZOO MEMBERS
Adult: $20
Youth: $16
Illuminature
COMBO TICKET
Illuminature Admission
+ $12 per person
Illuminature is designed primarily for viewing lanterns and displays. The festival also features music, flashing lights, and bright visuals throughout. Most of our animals are off habitat before the glow comes on.
A Radiant World
GIGANTIC GLOWING LANTERNS by Tianyu
IMMERSIVE SCULPTURES & INSTALLATIONS
PERFORMANCES & SHOWCASES
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
SOCCER-THEMED FAN ZONE
PHOTOS OPS
AND MORE!
Follow the glow to the Wonders of the Wild stage in ZooNorth and experience live performances throughout the night.
✴ Sichuan Opera Face-Changing
✴ Contortion Styling Acrobatics
✴ Head Balancing
✴ Artistic Hula Hoop
Showtimes: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:50 p.m.
Performances run approximately 20 minutes and are included with your Illuminature admission.
Take your Illuminature adventure to the next level and glow all in with the GLOW & GO package – including:
✴ Glow necklace
✴ Butterfly wand
✴ Plantable seed pop
✴ 8oz container of popcorn
✴ All packed in a keepsake Illuminature tote bag
ONLINE: Public: $25 | Dallas Zoo Members: $23
ONSITE: Public: $26.99 | Dallas Zoo Members: $24.99
Pick up at the Glow & Go tent next to the Gift Shop.
President’s Circle members are invited to join us for a special preview of Illuminature before it opens to the public.
By invitation only.
This night is reserved for Dallas Zoo members! Get exclusive access to Illuminature when you reserve your tickets for May 27.
Step onto the pitch and score big with soccer-themed fun at Illuminature to celebrate the global matches coming to Dallas.
Kick, run, and score big at the soccer-themed fan zone located on The Grove! Show off your skills and go for the goal in this wildly fun, family-friendly soccer experience included in Illuminature.
Use our digital map to guide your glowing path, find must-sees, and discover everything in between.
Become a Dallas Zoo member today to save on Illuminature tickets! You’ll also get benefits like free daily admission, parking, and more. For a limited time, save $30 when you join at the Passport level or above!
We offer single admission tickets and an Illuminature Combo Ticket.
The Illuminature Combo Ticket is $12, plus the cost of an Illuminature admission ticket, per person. The Combo Ticket is available for online purchase only and cannot be purchased after 2 p.m. each day. It is valid for Zoo entry beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Parking is not included with Illuminature admission tickets. Parking is $14 and only needs to be purchased once if you have a Combo Ticket –– it’s valid for both your daytime Zoo visit and evening Illuminature visit. Parking is free for Dallas Zoo members.
The time on your ticket is your window for arrival. We ask that you arrive as close to the entry time listed on your ticket as possible.
If you’re not able to arrive during your designated entry time, we will do our best to accommodate your visit based on crowd levels at the time of your arrival.
If you need to reschedule a different date, please contact Guest Services at 469.554.7501 or email Tickets@DallasZoo.com for assistance.
We do not offer senior or military discounts for Illuminature admission tickets.
Illuminature tickets are non-refundable; however, we are happy to exchange your tickets to visit another day. Please contact Guest Services at 469.554.7501 or email Tickets@DallasZoo.com for assistance.
Your visit can take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Your experience may be shorter or longer depending on how much time you spend marveling at each glowing display.
Illuminature features interactive elements with lights, sound, and fog. For guests sensitive to those elements, please use our sensory signage across the Zoo to guide your experience and help you navigate areas with higher levels of stimulation.
Our Comfort Station located in the Guest Services building will remain open for the evening during Illuminature.
Illuminature is designed primarily for viewing lanterns and displays at night. Most of our animals go to bed before the glow comes on. With an Illuminature Combo Ticket, you can visit in the afternoon — and the earlier you arrive within the Combo Ticket timeframe, the more likely you are to see your favorite animals before they head in for the night.
Our Comfort Station located in the Guest Services building will remain open for the evening during Illuminature.
Illuminature is an evening experience, so most of our encounters and experiences will not be available during the festival. We recommend purchasing an Illuminature Combo Ticket to enjoy both daytime and evening experiences.
The Wild Pass is not valid during Illuminature and cannot be combined with an Illuminature Combo Ticket. Wild Passes are available for purchase daily until 4 p.m. and are no longer valid after 5 p.m.
Destination: Dinosaurs will be extinct during Illuminature but will be roaring during regular Zoo hours.
We offer group tickets for Illuminature. Groups of 15 or more receive discounted admission. To book, contact our Group Sales department at 469.554.7479 or email GroupSales@DallasZoo.com.
You can host a private event during Illuminature. Contact our Group Sales department at 469.554.7479 or email GroupSales@DallasZoo.com.
Thank you to our Illuminature sponsors
