The Jacksonville Zoo is presenting one of the largest Asian Lantern events in the country this year. Over 70 different featured sets, all illuminated, offering endless bright color photo opportunities through out the Zoo. Asian lanterns take on life as animals and plants throughout the exhibits.
When
Date Saturday January 13th
Time: 3:00 for those wanting to shoot prior to dinner. 5:45 at the restaurant for those dining. The Lantern Event is open 5:30 through 9:30
Admission Fees
All tickets must be purchased on line
Zoo Members $20.00 24 hrs. in advance, $25.00 day of the event.
Non Members $25.00 24 hrs. in advance, $30.00 day of the event.
Non members wishing to shoot in the zoo from 3:00 must buy a Combo ticket at $35.00 24 hrs. in advance, $40.00 day of the event.
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Where
300 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville FL 32218
Contact - Name of Leader Anita Fanic
Contact phone number 215 317 7663
Parking Info - Zoo Parking lot
Entrance Info - Trout River Grill 5:45 PM
Transportation
Any car pooling will set between individual members.
Food
The Trout River Grill will be open during the Lantern Event.
Schedule of Events
We will be starting the outing at 3:00 for anyone who wants to come early and photograph the animals in late afternoon light.
The zoo will be closing from 5-5:30 to exit everyone from the zoo who is not attending the evening event. Those who have the combo or evening ticket will be asked to wait at the Range of the Jaguar area till all those who are not attending exit.
At 5:45-6:00 we will all be meeting at the Trout River Grille to get some food and then wander about on your own schedule for the Lantern Photo ops. There will be 70 displays throughout the zoo.
It will be optional if you want to meet for dinner. This is a good time for all of us to gather. The restaurant will be open from 6:00-9:00 during the event. They do not take reservations so if we meet just before they open, hopefully we will be able to order right away.
If you prefer to eat there earlier in the day it closes at 4:00.
Gear
Mid range (24-70) and Telephoto Zooms along with your favorite primes will work for both zoo animals and the Lanterns.
Tripods may be needed for best results on some of the evening Lantern images.
Camera phones can also return excellent results on Lantern images.
Directions
Zoo Parkway exit off of I 295