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Hops & Holly
Hops & Holly is an adult only evening at the Zoo amid millions of twinkling lights!
- NEW this year – enjoy full beverages during the event from complimentary bar stations around the event!
- Guests will receive drink tickets upon arrival.
Experience a variety of festive drinks from local breweries, along with an array of wines, seltzers, cocktails, and more. Throw on your best ugly sweater and join us for a magical night of sips and sparkling sights!
Hops & Holly begins at 7:00 pm and is rain or shine. This event is for guests 21 and older, no exceptions.
Experience special appearances from holiday favorites like Frosty and visit Zooville to meet a famously grouchy green character.
New this year:
‘Tis the season to win the Wild About the Holidays Raffle Basket, overflowing with festive treats, cozy goodies, and a few spirited surprises! Or bid in the Spirit of the Season Auction for a stunning watercolor of the iconic Tree in Vine Street Village, painted by local artist Shannon Patty. Register early to make bidding and ticket purchases a jolly delight — right from your phone!
Tickets
This event is sold out.
Early Entry
General admission inclusions plus:
- Entry 30 minutes prior (6:30pm)
- 6 drink tickets
- Opportunity to sample stations first
- Festive gift upon entry
General Admission
- 5 Drink tickets
- After-hours access to the Zoo
- Animal encounters
- Complimentary rides on train and carousel
FAQs
For questions about the event, you can send an email to: [email protected]
The Early Entry experience includes entrance to the Zoo starting at 6:30pm, 30 minutes before General Admission, plus additional drink tickets.
Please park in the Zoo’s main parking lot at 3427 Vine Street. Just look for the solar panels!
For drop-off, please direct vehicles to meet you at the Front Zoo Entrance (3325 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220)
Your confirmation email will have an attached PDF that holds your ticket. Print out a copy of the attachment and bring it with you or present your phone at the gate.
Please reach out to [email protected] or call 513-281-4700 for assistance.
Your Hops & Holly ticket is good for admission beginning at 7:00pm (6:30pm for Early Entry) on the scheduled event date.
You will find a variety of food options available for purchase throughout the event at select concession stands.
We also have a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options available for purchase.
Yes, there will be stations serving complimentary Pepsi products to Designated Drivers and water available to everyone during the event.
Yes, Special Events are held rain or shine – please make sure you dress comfortably for the weather.
Once we have reached capacity via pre-purchased ticket sales, we are unable to sell any additional tickets at the door. We highly recommend you pre-purchase your tickets.
Please dress comfortably for a fun evening at the Zoo – remember the events are rain or shine and feature both indoor and outdoor habitats.
We also invite guests to embrace the ugly sweater theme of the event!
Yes. You can rent an ECV at a reduced rate of $15 during the event at our Welcome Center.
General Info
- Credit cards are accepted at food stations.
- Smoking is not permitted in the Zoo.
- Event held rain or shine.
- You will receive your lanyard with drink-sampling tickets upon presenting the event ticket at entry.
- This is an adult event; all guests must be at least 21 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.
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