Included with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden admission, the PNC Festival of Lights shines in the hearts of all this season! These evenings are set for November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025. It’s a colorful celebration of lights as the Zoo presents special encounters, entertainment, and activities to join.
During the event join these festive activities:
- Roast Smore’s at the Smore’s Stations
- Sample roasted nuts and more holiday treats
- Discover a wonderland of 4 million LED lights throughout the Zoo
- Admire the life Animal Lanterns
- Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus & All other characters
- Ride the North Polar Express Train and Conservation Carousel
In between the festivities take time to visit with the animals within these regions that include the Reptile House, Gorilla World, Night Hunters, Dragons, Manatee Springs, Jungle Trails West, and Discovery Forest. See the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden website for current events, tickets and membership information.
Photo Credits: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden / Lisa Hubbard