Happy Zoo Year Guests are invited to ring in the New Year at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. “Party Animals” of all ages invited to celebrate the 11th annual Happy ZOO Year powered by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers. This New Years bash will take place at the Zoo on Thursday, December 31 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. New Years activities will include shows of Winter Wonders by Madcap Puppets, New Years celebration handouts, and the Zoo will cap off all celebrations with an EARLY countdown with fireworks presented by Rozzi Fireworks. Schedule of Activities: 5:00 p.m. PNC Festival of Lights Begins 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. Madcap Puppets 8:00 p.m. Party Favors & Costume Characters 8:55 p.m. Countdown & Fireworks Begin Click here for more information on PNC Festival of Lights