Events

The Cincinnati Zoo will be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights!

We’re spreading Christmas cheer and making spirits bright this holiday season with the Tri-state’s longest-running holiday tradition – the 42nd Annual PNC Festival of Lights.

The event kicks off with a special member preview night on Wednesday, November 20, when more than four million LED lights will illuminate the Zoo. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 6pm.

• Preview Night is only open to Zoo members.
• Members can bring the same amount of guests included with their membership level.
• Members also have the opportunity to purchase up to four (4) half-price tickets in person at the Ticketing Windows or purchase online to save time!

Animal Chats

4:30pm- Elephant (at Elephant Trek Garage door area)

5:30pm- Bearcat

6:00pm- Leaf Cutter Ant

6:30pm- Komodo Dragon (In Dragons! building)

7:00pm- Manatee

7:30pm- Bonobo

8:00pm- Giraffe

Schedule of Events

5:00pm – DJ JonJon the Elf, Host of  JonJon & Friends

5:50pm – Cincinnati Youth Choir

6:15pm – Tree Lighting