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Wenn in diesem Winter die Sonne \u00fcber Corstorphine Hill untergeht, wird der Zoo von Edinburgh nicht dunkel – er leuchtet. Am 14. November 2025 er\u00f6ffneten die Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) und die InLight Festival Group<\/a> offiziell die Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns, ein gro\u00df angelegtes chinesisches Laternenfest, das den Zoo in eine leuchtende Ozeanreise f\u00fcr Besucher aus ganz Gro\u00dfbritannien und dar\u00fcber hinaus verwandelt. <\/p>\n Nach einer sechsj\u00e4hrigen Pause kehrt der Laternenpfad mit einem v\u00f6llig neuen Konzept und einer neuen Route zur\u00fcck und verwandelt Schottlands einzige chinesische Laternenausstellung in ein faszinierendes Unterwasserabenteuer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/inlightfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7231\u4e01\u58212025-4.jpg” alt=”Ein eindringliches Erlebnis der tiefblauen See” title_text=”Ein eindringliches Erlebnis der tiefblauen See” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/inlightfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7231\u4e01\u58212025-3.jpg” alt=”Das Laternenprojekt schafft ein tiefblaues Meer und Meeresleben.” title_text=”Das Laternenprojekt schafft ein tiefblaues Meer und Meeresleben.” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”1034.5px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Giant Lanterns first illuminated Edinburgh Zoo in 2017 and quickly became a much-loved winter highlight. After several seasons away, 2025 marks their long-anticipated comeback<\/span>, running on selected evenings from 14 November 2025 through 22 February 2026<\/span>\u00a0and covering Christmas, New Year and key Scottish holidays.<\/p>\n For the reopening night, more than two thousand guests followed the lantern trail through the zoo, including senior leaders from RZSS and special guests from Scotland\u2019s cultural and sports communities. The event once again positions Edinburgh as a must-visit winter destination \u2013 not only for wildlife lovers, but also for families seeking memorable night-time experiences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This year\u2019s story takes visitors under the waves<\/span>. More than 600 hand-crafted lanterns<\/span>, some reaching up to 20 feet high, create a glowing seascape where coral reefs, whales, sea turtles and jellyfish come to life after dark.<\/p>\n InLight\u2019s designers and master craftsmen spent months shaping the concept and on-site installation. Around forty large scenes are arranged to suggest a journey from shoreline shallows into the mysterious deep:<\/p>\n Each piece blends traditional Zigong lantern techniques<\/span>\u00a0with modern lighting, control systems and durable materials, ensuring both artistic impact and reliable operation throughout Scotland\u2019s winter season.<\/p>\n For venues interested in similar bespoke concepts, this project connects naturally with InLight\u2019s work in Customized Festivals & Lights<\/a>\u00a0and World-Class Festivals<\/a>, where local stories and environments are turned into night-time attractions at scale.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Giant Lanterns trail is designed as a one-mile evening walk through the zoo, separate from daytime operations. As visitors move along the route, they encounter a sequence of distinct zones: playful coastal shallows, mysterious deep-sea trenches, legendary sea creatures and glowing \u201creef plazas\u201d where people linger for photos and snacks.<\/p>\n In several areas, interactive elements<\/span>\u00a0respond to movement, sound or touch \u2013 encouraging families to slow down, explore and share their own content on social media. For attractions looking to enrich guest engagement, these ideas are an extension of the installations highlighted on InLight\u2019s Interactive Elements<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n Visitors also encounter dynamic animatronic lanterns<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 sea creatures that sway, pulse or \u201cswim\u201d thanks to integrated motion systems. These kinetic features deepen immersion and connect directly with InLight\u2019s portfolio of Animatronic Models<\/a>\u00a0used in zoo, garden and theme-park environments worldwide.<\/p>\n Along the route, guests can warm up with toasted marshmallows, mulled drinks and seasonal treats, turning the experience into a complete evening out rather than a quick walk-through.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/inlightfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7231\u4e01\u58212025-2.jpg” alt=”Legend\u00e4re Meeresbewohner und der leuchtende %22Coral Reef Square%22″ title_text=”Legend\u00e4re Meeresbewohner und der leuchtende %22Coral Reef Square%22″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/inlightfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7231\u4e01\u58212025-1.jpg” alt=”Der riesige Laternenpfad im Edinburgh Park” title_text=”Der riesige Laternenpfad im Edinburgh Park” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For RZSS and Edinburgh Zoo, the lantern trail is more than a beautiful light show \u2013 it is a strategic tool to:<\/p>\n InLight supports these goals with unique full-service solutions<\/span>, providing end-to-end festival design, production, logistics, on-site installation and dismantling, all aligned with local regulations and safety standards.<\/p>\n Globally, InLight now delivers over 50\u201380 festivals every year across more than 20 countries<\/span>, transforming zoos, botanical gardens, parks and city centres into must-visit destinations that attract more than 1.5 million visitors annually.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The return of Edinburgh Zoo\u2019s Giant Lanterns has already drawn attention from local and national media, positioning the event as one of Scotland\u2019s standout winter experiences. 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