UPDATE 11th June 2025 - GLOW at Sydney Zoo extended again – must end Sunday 22 June
Due to overwhelming demand, GLOW at Sydney Zoo has been extended for one final week - but must end Sunday 22 June. This is your last chance to experience Sydney’s most dazzling light event before the lights go out!
GLOW, LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!
With over 200 brand NEW animal lanterns and interactive light sculptures, GLOW 2025 has transformed Sydney Zoo into a dreamlike wonderland. Guests can journey along the GLOW Light Walk - step through the giant jaws of a colossal crocodile, marvel at towering octopus tentacles, watch butterflies flutter to life, and spot their favourite nocturnal animals along the way.
The excitement continues in the GLOW Zone with even more thrills and non-stop fun. Race the drums to light up the giant glowing heart, create your own melody dancing across the oversized piano, or slide down the colourful Carnival Cruise Line Funcastle. Take in the spectacular views from the magical 7NEWS Ferris Wheel and enjoy tasty bites from a wide range of food trucks and the popular GLOW Bar.
GLOW is fully accessible and inclusive, designed with a flat, step-free layout to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience.
Tickets from just $24.99. Sessions are selling fast - www.SydneyZoo.com/GLOW
UPDATE 20TH MAY 2025 - GLOW at Sydney Zoo extended until 15 June
Due to overwhelming demand, Sydney’s hottest ticket – GLOW at Sydney Zoo – has officially been extended until 15 June!
With over 100,000 people set to experience the event, rave reviews from attendees, and multiple sessions already sold out, the decision to extend gives even more families the chance to explore this record-breaking festival of lights.
"My grandkids love going to GLOW – they always say what a great time they have!"
"I loved it and will be recommending it to everyone. I’ll definitely be back!"
Now running for an additional 2 weeks, GLOW continues to transform Sydney Zoo into a radiant playground of light, colour, and creativity. From interactive installations and glowing animal lanterns to rides, food trucks, and unforgettable after-dark zoo adventures – GLOW is a feast for the senses.
Guests will explore the zoo under the stars, surrounded by over 200 brand-new animal lanterns and immersive light sculptures – with the chance to spot some of their favourite animals along the way.
Stroll beneath a shimmering butterfly canopy, slide through the tentacles of a towering octopus, and discover glowing, interactive worlds around every corner.
The excitement continues in the buzzing GLOW Zone, filled with new rides and free family activities. Light up a giant glowing heart, play a larger-than-life piano, slide through the Carnival Cruise Line Funcastle, or soak in the view from the 7NEWS Ferris Wheel. Then refuel at the delicious food trucks or unwind at the vibrant GLOW Bar.
GLOW is fully accessible, with a flat, step-free layout to ensure everyone can enjoy the experience.
Tickets from just $24.99. Sessions are selling fast - www.SydneyZoo.com/GLOW
REVIEW - #sydney REVIEW - Glow at Sydney Zoo . Last week, we sent Monica from @lafamilia.gorditos to checkout @thesydneyzoo’s latest offering at the special media event! GLOW 2025 is the biggest one yet with over 200 NEW animal lanterns and interactive light sculptures lighting up the night. It’s on now until the 31st May at Sydney Zoo, Eastern Creek. Grab 50% off tickets every Tuesday night!
Highlights from Monica’s visit:
-The beating heart at the GLOW Zone
-The Carnival Cruise Line jumping castle
-A giant octopus that turned out to be… a slide!
-The colourful light beams close to the Bungarribee Wildlife Encounter - keep an eye out for curious emus and kangaroos along the way too!
-The Butterfly Wonderland - stunning lights, fluttering movement, and a cool collab with Western Sydney Uni design students.
-The colourful crocodile at the start of the walk - perfect for a quick snap!
-New rides, the ferris wheel, heaps of free activities and a great selection of food trucks.
And so much more, a great night out all round!
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GLOW, Sydney’s most anticipated light festival, returns to Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek from 9–31 May.
A limited pre-sale is now on, with all tickets 50% off using the code GLOW50 at checkout — but hurry, the offer ends 29 April or once the allocation is gone.
This year, GLOW is shining brighter than ever before, featuring over 200 brand-new animal lanterns and interactive light sculptures, handcrafted from enough fabric to cover more than six football fields. These vibrant works of art have been brought to life through a creative collaboration between local and international artists. Each lantern is meticulously hand-painted and paired with immersive soundscapes and lighting to create an unforgettable journey through colour, light, and imagination.
Guests will follow the immersive GLOW Light Walk, venturing through a glowing path of wonder. Step through the jaws of a colossal crocodile, slide through the tentacles of a towering octopus, and watch hundreds of illuminated butterflies flutter in a dazzling display of motion. Along the way, don’t miss the Smooth FM Roller Rink, the magical aquarium after-dark experience, and the chance to explore the largest Reptile and Nocturnal House in the world.
The excitement continues in the vibrant GLOW Zone, where guests can enjoy thrilling rides, plenty of FREE activities, and endless Instagram-worthy moments. Light up a glowing heart in a rhythmic drumming race, make music on a giant walkable piano, and slide through the colourful Carnival Cruise Line Funcastle. Don’t forget to take in the view from the glowing 7NEWS Ferris Wheel, then grab a bite from a range of food trucks or unwind at the GLOW Bar.
Set against the unique backdrop of Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek, GLOW is more than just a light show — it’s where wildlife, art, and imagination come together. It’s an experience like no other and the perfect night out for all ages.
GLOW at Sydney Zoo is also an accessible and inclusive event, designed for varying levels of mobility with no hills or steps.
Tickets are limited, and sessions are selling fast. Don’t miss out! Visit www.SydneyZoo.com for more details.
Event Details:
Dates: 9-31 May 2025
Times: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Suitable for: All ages
Location: Sydney Zoo, Eastern Creek
Cost: FROM $24.99