Experience an Illuminated Wildlife Lantern Display at Turtle Bay’s McConnell Botanical Gardens at the Sundial Bridge in Redding, California!

Glowing Wild will feature 10 acres of botanical gardens filled with larger-than-life Asian lantern displays of animals from around the world, plus music, animation, glowing swings, food & drinks by Mosaic Restaurant, and more.

The Glowing Wild Lantern Festival will be open on select dates from May 1 through June 28, 2026. Hours will be 7 pm - 10 pm.

Turtle Bay Members receive a $5 discount on each ticket.

See the Glowing Wild website for flex ticket options. 

RELATED: GLOWING WILD: AN ILLUMINATED WILDLIFE LANTERN FESTIVAL RETURNS TO TURTLE BAY Questions?Contact the Guest Services Team at [email protected] or call the dedicated hotline at (530) 242-3123. *Please Note: For the quickest response, please use the email option first.

Glowing Wild Accessibility Information:

• Complimentary wheelchair use is available with a driver’s license exchange at the check-in desk located at the north end of the Sundial Bridge. If a guest needs a wheelchair before crossing the bridge, another member of their party may retrieve one and bring it across.
• Event staff (wearing Glowing Wild t-shirts) can assist guests across the bridge by escorting them or requesting a golf cart. Please note that staff are not available to assist with navigation inside the gardens, but guests are welcome to use personal wheelchairs or mobility aids.
• An alternative entrance is available at the west end of the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, near 1100 Arboretum Drive. This entrance offers accessible parking and direct access to the event without crossing the bridge.
• Still have questions? Call Turtle Bay at (530) 242-3132.