There are amazing holiday light displays all over the Magnolia State. Some have been around for years, while others, like Lights of the Wild, are making their debut this year. Slated to take place at the Hattiesburg Zoo, the dazzling display is made up of hundreds of glowing lanterns, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Take a look:

This year, the Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating the holidays with an all-new – and unbelievably beautiful - light display, Lights of the Wild.

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Like pure Christmas magic, Lights of the Wild is made of hundreds of glowing lanterns.

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The stunning display has been in the works for quite some time with workers spending hours strategically placing lanterns throughout the zoo.

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The lanterns come in all sorts of shapes, including animals, plants, and Asian elements. Sizes of the lanterns are just as varied – some of the lanterns are upwards of 19’ tall and 50’ long.

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Completely unique, Lights of the Wild is the first and only event of its kind in Mississippi. There’s more to the display than glowing lanterns, though. Admission to Lights of the Wild also includes unlimited rides on the zoo’s train and carousel.

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Animal encounters are part of the festive event, too.

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Attendees can also take part in story time with Mrs. Claus and pose for pictures with Santa.

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The photo-ops don’t end with Santa Claus, though. Elsa and Anna from Frozen will also be on hand for pictures.

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Check out the video below to learn more about Lights of the Wild.

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Lights of the Wild will be open the following 14 nights in December 2019: 6th – 8th, 13th – 15th, 20th – 23rd, and 26th – 29th. Tickets purchased in advance are $13 per person. Tickets purchased at the door are $15 per person. Children 2 and under are free. For more information, call (601) 545-4576. You can also visit the Hattiesburg Zoo’s website or Facebook page.

This isn’t the only option for festive fun. Read about another here.

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