Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo is open to visitors until 22 February. The interactive under the sea journey includes an enormous 14 metre whale to walk through, a giant crab and a journey through Atlantis.
More than 12,000 LED bulbs light the trail which was created in just three months by Inlight Festival Group (the Zigong Lantern Company) before opening in November last year. During that time more than 60,000 patrons have enjoyed the colour and light billed as an “antidote to the winter blues”.
Locally inspired scenes feature well-known and not so well-known native Scottish species, from puffins to the critically endangered flapper skate, which is one of the world’s largest rays and a focus of RZSS’s conservation efforts.
There are more than 600 lanterns with some around 20 feet high all featuring marine wildlife, sea creatures and the mysteries of the deep.
Lindsay Ross, events and experiences manager at Edinburgh Zoo said: “Whether it’s a family night out, a catch-up with friends or a chance to do something different with a partner, Giant Lanterns is proving that a little light can go a long way in boosting winter wellbeing. It really does provide a sense of escapism and is a powerful way to combat the January blues, while supporting wildlife conservation at the same time.”
Entry is open from 4:45pm with the last entry at 8pm.
https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/events-experiences/events/edinburgh-zoos-giant-lanterns
