Twycross Zoo Holiday Lantern display – SWNS

A stunning display illuminated by more than 2,000 lanterns spread over a mile is being called Britain’s largest Holiday lights display.

Thousands of visitors have been flocking to Twycross Zoo, in Warwickshire, England, to see their dazzling spectacle called Lanterns Of The Wild, since it opened on November 14.

Thousands of hand-crafted and hand-painted lanterns lead visitors along the mile-long trail meandering through the zoo to transport visitors into rainforests and ocean habitats and plants.

Depicting thousands of animals, the zoo installations depict ten immersive wild habitats inspired by tropical rainforests, icy tundras, deep oceans, and African savannas.

The trail also includes a giant Mount Rushmore display in six sections, with a bison and moose grazing in the foreground.

Enjoy the show…

Twycross Zoo lantern lights display of Mount Rushmore, redwood, and American West –SWNS
The illuminated wonderland represents “the newest, most spectacular and densely illuminated trail of its kind”—and took more than 99,000 hours to create.
Twycross Zoo / SWNS
It was brought to life by a team of over 30 Chinese artists using a staggering 25,000 bulbs and 70,000 meters of strip lights.
Twycross Zoo / SWNS
“The craftsmanship is outstanding,” said Jamie Turner, marketing director at Twycross Zoo.
Twycross Zoo lantern lights display of Mount Rushmore, redwood, and American West –SWNS
“Every lantern is a work of art.”
Sunflowers and farmland – Twycross Zoo / SWNS

For those who visit, there’s even a giant version of the much-loved character, The Gruffalo, from children’s books.

See more photos and learn about tickets on the zoo’s website.

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