Edinburgh Zoo announces return of popular Giant Lanterns trail this winter with never-seen-before theme

Edinburgh Zoo has announced that the popular Giant Lantern trail will return again this winter.

The popular attraction has drawn visitors to the zoo throughout the winter months, lighting up the zoo with hundreds of colourful lanterns.

The Giant Lantern trail returned to the zoo last winter after a six-year break to the excitement of visitors.

The Giant Lantern trail will be returning to Edinburgh Zoo this winter for another edition. | RZSS

The event is usually in high-demand and is popular with families and couples.

Edinburgh Zoo has now announced that the trail will be taking place again this year, between November 2026 and February 2027.

This year’s immersive show will feature a never-before-seen theme as attendees will be treated to a magical space safari.

The immersive attraction is popular with families and couples. | RZSS/Ian Georgeson Photography

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The mile-long nocturnal trail, presented in partnership with InLight Festival Group, will include lanterns depicting celestial planets, interstellar wildlife safaris and galactic jungles.

More than 600 lanterns will feature in this year’s edition of the Giant Lanterns trail to bring the theme to life.

Those wanting to snap up discounted early bird tickets can buy their passes for a limited time on the Edinburgh Zoo website.