Ready to wander through giant glowing animals and neon landscapes?

Join us for **Zoolumination Night at the Nashville Zoo**, where the pathways are lined with 1,000+ glowing lanterns, towering displays, dazzling colors, and larger-than-life wildlife scenes.

* We’ll meet at the zoo around 5:00 PM to walk the lantern trail together, take photos, and soak in the lights, music, and winter vibes. Exhibit access runs from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM, but our group will plan to explore from **5:00–7:00 PM** before heading to dinner.
* After Zoolumination, we’ll drive a short distance to **Edessa Kurdish Turkish Cuisine**, an award-winning spot for Mediterranean and Kurdish/Turkish dishes...kabobs, vegetarian plates, and all the cozy food your soul deserves. 🥙🔥

**Good to Know:**

**Tickets:**

* You’ll need to **purchase your own Zoolumination ticket**[ directly from the Nashville Zoo website](https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/575/tickets?eventId=66e308621aba4905c439c239&cdEventIds=66e308621aba4905c439c239&date=2025-12-12T17:00:00-06:00) (choose the 5:00 PM entry time if available).

* All sales are final, and the zoo doesn’t offer refunds or rain checks.

**Timing:**

* Plan to **arrive a little before 5:00 PM** so we can enter together.
* Exhibit access is available until 9:00 PM if you want to linger after the “official” 5–7 PM window and skip out on Dinner.

**Artisan Shows:**

* Weather permitting, there are **nightly performances at the Ajax Turner Amphitheater** at 6:00 PM. We may catch part of one while we’re there!

**Risks (and Perks!):**

* **Cold weather:** You might lose feeling in your fingertips for a minute, but you’ll gain 47 new lantern photos for your camera roll. 🥶📸 DRESS WARM!
* **Crowds:** There *will* be people. Probably a lot of them. Also: prime people-watching.
* **So much walking:** Your step count will be thriving. Your feet… slightly less so. Wear good shoes.
* **Sensory overload (in a good way):** Bright lights, music, color everywhere.

**Optional Supper to Follow (Highly Encouraged):**

**Edessa Kurdish Turkish Cuisine**
Mediterranean & Kurdish/Turkish dishes, including kabobs, grilled meats, and vegetarian options, all in a traditional, warm setting. They’re open until 9:00 PM on Saturday, so we’ll aim to arrive around **7:15 PM**.

It’ll be a relaxed meal to warm up, decompress from the crowds, and share our favorite parts of Zoolumination. If you’re planning to **join for dinner**, please say so when you RSVP so we can plan for seating. 🫶

**Why This Matters:**
This is more than just looking at pretty lights (though, yes, there will be MANY pretty lights).

By joining: You’re supporting the **Nashville Zoo**, a nonprofit organization focused on animal care, conservation, and education.

Devin Richter

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