Happy Zoo Year Guests are invited to ring in the New Year at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. “Party Animals” of all ages are invited to celebrate the 14th annual Happy ZOO Year powered by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Honda Dealers. This New Years’ bash will take place at the Zoo on Saturday, December 31 with a kid-friendly, early countdown at 8pm featuring the Zoo’s new 40-foot tall digital tree. PNC Festival of Lights Info Giveaways for guests include glow sticks, party hats, and noisemakers beginning at 5pm in Vine Street Village. DJ Kay from Q102 will also be playing music in Vine Street Village from 6-9pm. Other activities include a dance area, tic-tac-toe, cornhole, ring toss, and hopscotch – fun for the entire family!