# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨ One of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions! ✨

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during Wildlights, Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026! Stroll through millions of dazzling LED lights, enjoy animated musical light shows, and make unforgettable holiday memories with festive activities for the whole family.

? Admission to Wildlights is included with regular Zoo admission or your Columbus Zoo membership.
? Tip: Arrive early to visit the animals before they head in for the evening then enjoy the lights after dark!

? Event Dates & Times

Sunday – Thursday: 5 PM – 9 PM

Friday & Saturday: 5 PM – 10 PM

Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

? Things to See & Do at Wildlights
We have an elephant-sized ton of fun planned for you this season!

Adventure Cove
✨ NEW: Immersive glowing holiday light passage
✨ Ring in the New Year, presented by Diamond Cellar
✨ Sparkling Spruce, presented by Diamond Cellar

Conservation Lake & Entry Village
✨ NEW: Two dazzling Holiday Magic light shows
✨ NEW: Character Ambassador meet-and-greet & photo op
✨ Sounds of the Season performances, presented by 93.3 The Bus
✨ S’mores & Frosted Nuts at Wild Burger

Asia Quest
? Dance with the animated Oak Ridge Bears!
? Holiday Tree Trail

Australia & the Islands
✨ NEW: Dino Island Yule Tide Boat Ride (through Dec. 31)
✨ NEW: Wild Explorer Virtual Reality (through Dec. 31)
✨ NEW: S’mores & Frosted Nuts in Congo Social

North America
✨ NEW: Explore the debut of the North America Trek region!
✨ “12 Days of Wildlights” Train Ride, presented by Primrose Schools
✨ Visit the Reindeer Corral

Polar Frontier
❄️ Meet the Columbus Zoo’s Character Ambassadors in their winter best!

Shores & Aquariums
✨ Jingle Jam, presented by Nationwide
? Don’t miss the 1914 Historic Carousel
? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D Adventure
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/powell/wildlights-at-the-columbus-zoo/200029434221438
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, holiday, trekking, meet-and-greet, meetups, new-year, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 93

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=powell-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Powell
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH, United States, Ohio 43065
- **lat**: 40.1521
- **long**: -83.10862
- **full address**: 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH, United States, Ohio 43065

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (https://allevents.in/org/columbus-zoo-and-aquarium/26119922)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH, United States, Ohio 43065
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, holiday, trekking, meet-and-greet, meetups, new-year, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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