Washington, D.C
Washington, D.C
Winter Wonderfest
Outdoor Playgrounds / Phoenix zoo
How Mil Risas’ Light Up Games Transformed Winter Wonderfest into an Interactive, High-Engagement Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Phoenix Zoo team faced numerous challenges. Visitor dwell time was short, and many light festivals looked repetitive. The zoo lacked family-friendly interactive attractions, and social media engagement was weak. To address these issues, they introduced LED seesaws and LED swings. These installations transformed ordinary viewing areas into vibrant glow games. Families and children could play and interact in these areas. The fun lighting created a joyful atmosphere, encouraging visitors to stay longer and enjoy the experience together. As a result, visitor numbers at the zoo increased by 50%, visitor dwell time increased by 25-40 minutes, and installation time for the light installations decreased by 40%. The interactive circular LED swings and illuminated benches also transformed the Phoenix Zoo’s previously static light displays into a gathering place for families and children to play.
| Type | Outdoor Playgrounds |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona，USA |
| Date | July 2023 |
| Designer | Suki Wu |
| Photographer | Todd |
| Collections | LED Swings，LED Light Star Bench |
At the Phoenix Zoo, our circular LED swings and LED star-lit benches transformed the outdoor space into a magical, interactive environment. Visitors of all ages enjoyed themselves, creating unforgettable memories and taking many photos on the shimmering swings and brightly lit benches. These installations also enhanced the zoo’s nighttime atmosphere, encouraging families and visitors to play, relax, and enjoy the beautiful lights together. These products have a particularly wide range of applications; “circular swings are commonly used in outdoor playgrounds, while LED Light Star Benches are well-suited for various events, hotels, resorts, bars, and more.”
Overview
Phoenix Zoo faced low returns, few visitor facilities, and falling interest in repeat visits. To improve nighttime activities, the zoo team partnered with Milrisas and added circular swings and LED star-shaped benches. These installations turned static light displays into fun, interactive attractions, helping visitors stay longer, enjoy themselves more, and create lasting memories.
How Could the Phoenix Zoo Create a More Engaging and Joyful Night Experience in Arizona?
Zoos spend a lot on lighting events each year, but many installations stay as static displays. This makes it hard for zoos to attract new visitors or bring back returning guests, and it limits their return on investment.
Many tourists just visit, take photos, and leave, which shortens their stay and reduces spending on food, souvenirs, and other shops in the park.
As more zoos hold similar light shows, traditional displays start to look alike. Visitors feel less excited and are less likely to buy tickets again.
At night, many open spaces in the park only serve as walkways or viewing areas. They lack interactive features for families, children, and young visitors, making it harder to create memorable and engaging experiences.
How Did Circular Swings by mil risas Bring Fun and Interaction to Phoenix Zoo’s ZooLights?
We provided LED Swings and the LED Light Star Bench.They turned static light displays into interactive lighting experiences.Visitors can enjoy the lights, relax, and take photos on the star-shaped benches.They can also play and swing on the illuminated swings.These installations add a fun highlight to nighttime events like ZooLights.
Compared to traditional light decorations, the LED Swings and LED Light Star Bench give visitors a hands-on, interactive experience. They make Phoenix Zoo more unique and memorable among zoos that host light festivals.
We can place LED Swings and LED Light Star Bench in plazas, along walkways, or at rest areas.They turn ordinary public spaces into popular spots where visitors interact and take photos.When visitors play on the swings or pose on the benches, these moments naturally become social media content.This increases the zoo’s exposure and appeal.
All products are made from environmentally friendly PE material. Manufactured using rotational molding technology, they feature a seamless, durable structure ideal for outdoor environments. The products are waterproof, UV-resistant, impact-resistant, and easy to clean. Outdoor lifespan exceeds three years. When using batteries, they can operate in temperatures ranging from -15°C to +60°C. When not using batteries, they can operate in temperatures ranging from -25°C to +80°C. Low-voltage charging or DC power supply ensures safe and stable operation.
How Did Circular Swings Create a Happy and Memorable Visitor Experience in Phoenix Zoo?
Visitors loved the circular swings instantly.Families stayed longer.They shared glowing photos and videos on social media.This boosted the event’s reach and increased spending on food and souvenirs.The playful installations turned empty areas into lively, laughter-filled spaces.They show that fun, interactive design keeps guests happy and engaged throughout their visit.This success is not an isolated case; please feel free to view more similar client case studies.
Client Testimonial
“We are thrilled to see visitors of all ages having so much fun. The LED circular swings and LED star-shaped benches brought a new level of interactivity. It was more than just a light show—it gave everyone laughter and wonderful moments. The installations helped us increase visitor numbers by 50%, extend average stay time by 25–40 minutes, and cut our setup time by 40%.”—Phoenix Zoo Team
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FAQ
Visitors can enjoy LED swings and LED starlight benches in outdoor spaces such as zoo plazas, nighttime walkways, resort public areas, gardens, and scenic area recreation areas. These products are particularly suitable for nighttime light festivals, interactive rides, and family entertainment experiences. For more diverse applications, please visit the Application section.
The product is completely safe. It uses a low-voltage LED light, has a strong and sturdy structure, and has no sharp edges or corners, so both children and adults can enjoy it safely.
You can power the product with low-voltage DC power or batteries. It uses little energy, making it efficient and eco-friendly. For long-term outdoor use, you can connect it to a stable power system.
Installing is easy: you can attach LED Swings directly to a solid surface or swing frame, and you can fix the LED Star Bench directly to the ground or a platform. You don’t need a professional to set them up quickly and easily.