2026 Chick-fil-A Daddy-Daughter Date Night

WISHES | DREAMS | MEMORIES Happily Ever After Starts Here... Join us Thursday, November 19, 2026 for a magical night for daddy & his princess. In addition to being one of the first guests to view this year’s Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival, your enchanted evening includes a daddy-daughter dance, Zoomazing Race Zip Line, fun holiday maze and photo booths, carousel, train rides, crafts, hot chocolate, smores, surprises and a special Chick-fil-A® meal! A daddy-daughter memory of a lifetime, all for just... $35 per person (for all attendees 2 yrs. & older, < 2 yrs See FAQs) Gates Open at 5:00 pm & Close at 9:00 pm Dress Code (suggestions only): Dressy Casual / Holiday / Princess / Comfortable *no pajamas please & watch the weather forecast and dress accordingly Registration: The 2026 Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival offers guests a spectacular and festive zoo lantern experience to kick off the holiday season. Chick-fil-A® offers several premium and convenient dining locations. To book your special date night please follow these steps: A) Select 1 of 2 dinner service times [either 5:45pm or 7:00pm] B) Select 1 of 5 dining locations [Cat House Cafe, Northwest Passage, Teton Trek, Zambezi River*, and Picnic Pavilion*] C) Select 1 of 2 dinner entree options [Chicken Sandwich or 8-ct Chicken Nuggets] * Please note that while most of the seating in Zambezi River is located inside the grand roundavel there is some seating located on an exterior covered patio and deck area. Seating in Zambezi is on a first come first served basis. We cannot guarantee your seating will be indoors. All seating at the Picnic Pavilion is located outdoors under the covered pavilion. Outdoor Heaters will be present at all venues. Admission to the Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival, all activities listed above, and dinner are all included in your ticket price. CLICK HERE if you would like a sneak peek of the lantern experience. Ticket sales close on November 16, 2026. Dinner reservations will fill up fast, so please make yours now! *** WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO SHARE THIS AMAZING HOLIDAY 'GLOW UP' EXPERIENCE AT THE MEMPHIS ZOO LANTERN FESTIVAL. AS WITH ALL NEW THINGS COMES CHANGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT ICE SKATING AND THE FERRIS WHEEL ARE NO LONGER OFFERED AT THE ZOO. WE DO LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE ZIP LINE EXPERIENCE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST WITH OUR GUESTS. THE ZOOMAZING RACE ZIP LINE RACES OVER THE ZOO IN TWO DIRECTIONS IN A FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, SEATED RIDE FOR (4) GUESTS AT A TIME. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. *Chick-fil-A Mid-South sponsors the wish of a local child in honor of Daddy Daughter Date Night.