Upcoming Events at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Sat Dec 10, 5:00 PM - Sat Dec 10, 10:00 PM
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
Community: Dublin
Description
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Wildlights is brighter than ever this year, from new attractions to traditional favorites.
Event Details
The season kicks off with a special preview night for members only on Nov. 17, and is open to the public from Nov. 18 to Jan. 1. *NOTE: The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (for Wildlights) and Christmas Day.
HOURS – Wildlights festivities take place during the following times:
Sundays-Thursdays | 5-9 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays | 5-10 p.m.
(The Zoo opens daily at 10 a.m.)
This year’s Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, will introduce a 42-ft tall, LED-powered SPARKLING SPRUCE attraction. This 21st century tannenbaum will feature light and sound displays to delight visitors of all ages.
Other attractions include:
HOLIDAY SKATE RINK, made of a synthetic surface and now featuring an open-air design (additional fees may apply);
SANTALAND ZOO, hosting opportunities to take a picture with Santa;
ANIMATED MUSICAL LIGHT SHOWS at Conservation Lake and at the Shores region;
CHARACTER CHRISTMAS SHOWS presented by Donatos, featuring Character Ambassadors;
TINSELTOWN, a nostalgic tribute to beloved holiday films and television specials;
DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN SEEK-AND-FIND presented by “Disney on Ice Dream Big”, a fun opportunity to win special Disney prizes;
SANTA’S REINDEER CORRAL, featuring the beautiful reindeer living at the Zoo;
OAK RIDGE BEARS JINGLE JAMBOREE, a performance by animatronic bears;
and POLAR EXPRESS, a train ride through the North America region (additional fees may apply).
For more information, please visit our website: bit.ly/adventuretracker
HOURS – Wildlights festivities take place during the following times:
Sundays-Thursdays | 5-9 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays | 5-10 p.m.
(The Zoo opens daily at 10 a.m.)
This year’s Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, will introduce a 42-ft tall, LED-powered SPARKLING SPRUCE attraction. This 21st century tannenbaum will feature light and sound displays to delight visitors of all ages.
Other attractions include:
HOLIDAY SKATE RINK, made of a synthetic surface and now featuring an open-air design (additional fees may apply);
SANTALAND ZOO, hosting opportunities to take a picture with Santa;
ANIMATED MUSICAL LIGHT SHOWS at Conservation Lake and at the Shores region;
CHARACTER CHRISTMAS SHOWS presented by Donatos, featuring Character Ambassadors;
TINSELTOWN, a nostalgic tribute to beloved holiday films and television specials;
DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN SEEK-AND-FIND presented by “Disney on Ice Dream Big”, a fun opportunity to win special Disney prizes;
SANTA’S REINDEER CORRAL, featuring the beautiful reindeer living at the Zoo;
OAK RIDGE BEARS JINGLE JAMBOREE, a performance by animatronic bears;
and POLAR EXPRESS, a train ride through the North America region (additional fees may apply).
For more information, please visit our website: bit.ly/adventuretracker
