The first of the Giant Lanterns arrive at Edinburgh Zoo

The first of the Giant Lanterns arrive at Edinburgh Zoo

The first of the Giant Lanterns arrive at Edinburgh Zoo

The first giant lanterns have arrived at Edinburgh Zoo following a mammoth 5,000-mile journey from the Far East. The first batch of animal-themed, silk and steel lantern sculptures includes pandas, penguins, flamingos and lions.

In total, the Chinese craftsmen will produce 34 bespoke installations – featuring 469 gigantic lanterns in total – by putting in a total of 25,000 hours of work in partnership with the VYA Creative Lantern Company and DDM Entertainment and Events Inc.

The event will explore three key themes: China, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) worldwide animal conservation work.

Source: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo