Savannah Day Trip | Jacksonville Zoo's "Colors of the Wild" Lantern Fe

📍 Location: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens (370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL) 🚗 Drive from Savannah: ~2.5 hours ✨ Why Visit? Largest lantern festival in the U.S. – 70+ stunning displays of wildlife & nature-themed lanterns 🌿🦁 Magical nighttime atmosphere – Perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations (panda lanterns 🐼, dragon lanterns 🐉, and koi fish lanterns 🎏) Photo ops galore – Wear hanfu for dreamy shots in the "Chinese Garden" area (though it’s more Westernized than authentic) 📸 Bonus daytime fun: Arrive early to see real animals (giraffe feeding 🦒, petting zoo 🐑) before the lanterns light up! 🎟️ Tickets: Full-day pass (animals + lanterns): $40 ($35 if booked online 1 day ahead) Lanterns-only (after 5:30PM): $30 ($25 online) 🅿️ Parking: Free 💡 Tips: Animal areas can be smelly – Bring a mask if sensitive 👃 Giraffe feeding is hit-or-miss (they’re moody eaters!) Dress warmly – Florida nights get chilly in winter ❄️ #SavannahDayTrip #FloridaEvents #LanternFestival #ZooLights #WeekendVibes 🌟🎪