Paramus, NJ – A glowing lantern display has transformed the Bergen County Zoo into a vivid nighttime attraction featuring more than 30 illuminated scenes.
Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular opened on Thursday, November 13 and runs through Sunday, offering visitors an evening stroll surrounded by oversized lighted creations.
The event features animals both real and imagined, arranged throughout the zoo as part of an expansive seasonal installation.
Key Points
- Let It Glow runs November 13–16 at the Bergen County Zoo
- More than 30 large lantern scenes create a walk-through light display
- Tickets are available through Eventbrite for scheduled entry
Visitors walk through pathways lined with glowing structures that highlight the hand-made designs placed across Van Saun County Park.
Lantern scenes fill the zoo’s pathways
The setup includes a series of crafted lanterns arranged to form more than 30 displays.
Animals and themed figures are positioned throughout the zoo, each designed to emphasize color and scale.
The exhibits use a combination of illuminated materials shaped into large sculptures.
The route guides guests along familiar zoo paths that have been converted into evening display areas.
The focus of the event is a sequence of lantern scenes that increase in size and detail along the walk.
Event schedule and ticket information
The installation is open through November 16 with timed entry available on Eventbrite.
The zoo is located at 216 Forest Avenue in Paramus, within Van Saun County Park.
Visitors can move through the attraction at their own pace once inside the display area.
Tickets are required for all attendees, with availability determined by date and time.
The event remains one of the zoo’s central seasonal offerings during the early holiday period.