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Wildlights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 05:00pm to 09:00pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

4850 West Powell Road

Powell, OH, 43065

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One of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions!

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows, and festive activities at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Admission to Wildlights is included with your regular Zoo admission or Columbus Zoo membership. To catch a glimpse of the animals before they retreat for the evening, be sure to arrive early and enjoy the Zoo lights afterward!

Get ready for Your wildlights visit
Here are some things to know before your visit to the Columbus Zoo so you can prepare for the jolliest time with your friends and family!

Things To Do And See At Wildlights

We have a elephant-sized ton of fun planned for you this holiday season!

Adventure Cove
- Ring in the New Year, presented by Diamond Cellar
- Sparkling Spruce, presented by Diamond Cellar

Conservation Lake
- Conservation Courtyard Christmas tree
- Holiday Magic Animated Light Display
- Sounds of the Season performances, presented by 93.3 The Bus

Each performance will be at the Lakeside Pavilion Theater, located on the west side of Conservation Lake.


Licking Heights Choir

- New: S'mores and Frosted Nuts at Wild Burger

Asia Quest
- Holiday Tree Trail
Australia and the Islands
- New: The Dino Island Yule Tide Boat Ride
- New: Wild Explorer Virtual Reality
- New: S'mores and Frosted Nuts in Congo Social

North America
- Magical Projection Mapping on The Barn, presented by Bob Evans Grocery
- "12 Days of Wildlights" Train Ride
- Reindeer Corral

Polar Frontier
- Meet Santa! Reservations are not required, but are available here.
- Rudolph and Friends Character Experience

Shores and Aquariums
- Jingle Jam, presented by Nationwide
- 1914 Historic Carousel
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D Adventure

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