This event is in the past.It took place on January 25, 2026 at Oakland Zoo.
Decorative ExhibitionSequoyah, Oakland
🍎Try the caramel apple cider
⏰Arrive before opening to beat crowds
Hundreds of giant glowing animal lanterns light up Oakland Zoo after dark. Ride the gondola over illuminated displays, sip warm drinks, and wander through a radiant wildlife wonderland—no actual animals, just magical lights.
After-dark experience
All ages
Seasonal event
Instagram-worthy
Decorative ExhibitionSequoyah, Oakland
🍎Try the caramel apple cider
⏰Arrive before opening to beat crowds
Hundreds of giant glowing animal lanterns light up Oakland Zoo after dark. Ride the gondola over illuminated displays, sip warm drinks, and wander through a radiant wildlife wonderland—no actual animals, just magical lights.
After-dark experience
All ages
Seasonal event
Instagram-worthy