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Festival of Lights


  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 (map)

The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th annual PNC Festival of Lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of more than 2.5 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the BB&T Toyland Express, search for fairies in Fairyland, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands. NEW: Santa will be available for visits starting at 4 p.m., an hour before the rest of the festivities begin.

5pm - 9pm

Earlier Event: November 27
Parent & (Pre)Teen Class: Manicotti
Later Event: December 12
Family Crafternoon: Beaded Snowflakes