WAZA Welcomes New Member - Inlight Festival Group
Posted: 31 July 2026
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Inlight Festival Group, based in China, as a new Corporate Member.
Inlight Festival Group specialises in the design and production of large-scale lantern festivals and immersive light experiences for zoos, botanical gardens and public spaces around the world. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, the company helps institutions engage visitors through creative storytelling that highlights biodiversity, wildlife conservation and environmental awareness.
WAZA CEO Dr Martín Zordan said, “Creative experiences can play an important role in helping people understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Inlight Festival Group demonstrates how innovation and storytelling can support this work, and we warmly welcome the company to the WAZA community.”
The company works closely with its zoo partners to ensure projects align with animal welfare requirements and institutional objectives, while supporting conservation and education through engaging visitor experiences.
Glenn Dobbin, President of International Markets at Inlight Festival Group said, “Inlight festivals appear in zoos around the world, we look forward to broadening our reach and continuing to tell visitors stories our zoo partners want to tell in spectacular fashion!”
Inlight Festival Group is a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
More information about Inlight Festival Group may be found on their website.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.