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January 9, 2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

After Glow

Bundle up and enjoy the glow of Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s spectacular lights display post-holiday! On Friday, January 9, 2026, we’re keeping the lights on for one last adults-only (18+) evening at After Glow: Adults-Only Night at the Zoo.

Explore the illuminated pathways in a relaxed, child-free environment and visit select animal habitats open for the evening. Specialty drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Capture memories at interactive photo op stations set up throughout the Zoo. Free admission for members and special pricing for students ($10) makes After Glow THE place to glow!

*Members may bring guests included on their membership to the event for free. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Any additional guests not included on a Zoo membership must purchase an event ticket.

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Festival of Lights
PricingFood & Drink SpecialsGeneral Info

Adults (18+): $20

Students: $10

Members: FREE

*Parking is included with admission

Beverages

  • Canned Beer Varieties: $8.99 / $4.99
  • Specialty Beer (MadTree Sway – excluding wine and High Noon): $8.99 / $4.99
  • Hot Chocolate: $3.99 / $2.99
  • Spiked Hot Chocolate: $7.99 / $4.99
  • Hot Hippo: $13.99 / $9.99 (may need to be removed due to possibly selling out before event)

Base Camp Café

  • Whole Cheese Pizza: $23.99 / $17.99
  • Whole Pepperoni Pizza: $24.99 / $18.99
  • Cheeseburger with Fries: $13.99 / $9.99

Hops

  • Pretzels with Cheese: $6.99 / $4.99
  • OG Mac & Cheese: $12.99 / $8.99

Outpost

  • Cheese Coney with Fries: $10.99 / $8.99
  • Mini Corn Dogs: $4.99

Cup & Cone

  • Pretzels with Cheese: $6.99 / $4.99

*Due to the nearly half-off savings, member discounts will not be available on food and beverages.

  • Complimentary train & carousel rides all night
  • Meet-a-Creature in Clubhouse & Manatee Springs
  • See animals inside multiple indoor heated buildings
  • End of Season Food & Beverage specials!
  • Costume Characters
  • Credit cards are accepted at food stations.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the Zoo.
  • Event held rain or shine.
  • This is an adult event; all guests must be at least 18 years old and present a valid photo ID.
  • No babies or children permitted.
  • Bags will be subject to search.

If you have any accommodation requests, please contact [email protected] three weeks prior to the event.