Walk-through lantern installation
UpcomingGloWild
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Last verified · 5 official sources
At a glance
Quick facts
- Season dates
- October 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Venue
- Little Rock Zoo
- Usual hours
- Select nights October 29, 2026–January 3, 2027, 5–9 p.m. Central; last admission is 8:30 p.m. Consult the zoo’s published night-by-night calendar before choosing a date.
- Tickets
- 2 official ticket options listed
- Format
- Walk-through lantern installation
- Visit time
- The zoo says most guests spend around 1½–3 hours at GloWild.
- Organizer
- Little Rock Zoo
Status & verification
Event status and verification
Upcoming The published season is October 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.
Last verified · 5 official sources
Little Rock Zoo GloWild event page ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗Dates & hours
October 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Select nights October 29, 2026–January 3, 2027, 5–9 p.m. Central; last admission is 8:30 p.m. Consult the zoo’s published night-by-night calendar before choosing a date.Little Rock Zoo GloWild event page ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
Holiday schedule
- : Closed for a private event.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
- : Closed for Thanksgiving.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
- : Closed for Christmas Eve.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
- : Closed for Christmas Day.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
- : Closed for New Year’s Day.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
Tickets & prices
The official event source lists these options and prices.
View official ticketsPrices, fees, and availability may change. The organizer’s current terms control.
Location & directions
Parking & transportation
- The zoo’s general visitor FAQ lists parking across from the entrance at $3 per vehicle, with free parking for members. A GloWild-specific parking price was not published in the checked event pages, so confirm before arriving.Little Rock Zoo general visitor FAQ ↗
What to expect
- A nighttime walk through large illuminated silk lanterns and interactive displays. Tianyu Arts & Culture is the zoo’s production partner; most live zoo animals are not visible at night.Little Rock Zoo GloWild event page ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
How long to visit
- The zoo says most guests spend around 1½–3 hours at GloWild.Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
Kids & family
- Children age 2 and younger enter free. The zoo lists interactive light features for families and welcomes strollers and wagons.Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
Food & drinks
- Food and drinks are sold at selected locations during GloWild; offerings and outlets vary by night.Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
Accessibility
- The zoo lists limited stroller, wheelchair, and electric mobility scooter rentals at its gift shop on a first-come basis during GloWild.Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
Weather & cancellation
- The festival normally operates in rain. Unused tickets are valid for another open event night until scanned; the zoo posts severe-weather changes on its official channels. Its pricing page says ticket sales are final.Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗
Tips before you go
- GloWild admission is separate from daytime zoo admission. Daytime guests must exit when the zoo closes at 4 p.m. and re-enter for the 5 p.m. event.Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗
Frequently asked questions
Is GloWild open every night?
No. The zoo has a selected-night calendar from October 29 through January 3, with several closed dates. Review its current hours page before going.
Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗Can a daytime zoo ticket be used for GloWild?
No. The evening festival requires a separate ticket, and daytime guests leave the zoo before the 5 p.m. reopening.
Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗Will zoo animals be visible?
Most animals are not visible during GloWild. The zoo says some sections are closed during the night event.
Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗Official sources
These pages were checked on September 27, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.
- Little Rock Zoo GloWild event page ↗Official event schedule · official capitalization, 2026–27 dates and hours, event format, venue
- Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗Official ticket options · specific open nights, holiday closures, last admission, current prices, children under 3
- Little Rock Zoo GloWild FAQ ↗Official visitor FAQ · Tianyu partnership, separate admission, duration, food, mobility rentals, weather, animal visibility
- Little Rock Zoo visitor information ↗Venue directions and parking · 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
- Little Rock Zoo general visitor FAQ ↗Venue directions and parking · general parking location and price, distinct from event-specific policy
Update history
- — Confirmed the 2026–27 selected-night season, holiday closures and event-specific ticket prices. Distinguished general zoo parking policy from unconfirmed GloWild parking terms.Little Rock Zoo GloWild event page ↗Little Rock Zoo GloWild 2026–27 hours and pricing ↗Little Rock Zoo general visitor FAQ ↗
Last verified · 5 official sources
Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.