CLEVELAND (WJW) - The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced its popular Asian Lantern Festival has been extended.

The nighttime light festival was originally set to end on Sunday, Aug. 24; however, zoo officials said the festival will now run through Saturday, Sept. 13.

"Due to overwhelming demand, we're thrilled to extend this unique after-hours event, allowing even more guests to explore the magic of the lantern displays and new additions like Dragons Landing, complemented by a dozen illuminated dragons, including a 100-foot-long 'ice and fire' dragon display," said Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer Kelly Manderfield.

Other highlights include a 4-story-tall hydrangea and butterfly tree, walk-through tunnels and themed areas like Animals of the Nile, ocean creatures, botani

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