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PNC Festival of Lights

When

Through Jan 3 · 4:00 PMDaily November 19, 2026-January 3, 2027 (closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25). Zoo hours Sun-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Dec 20-31 10am-10pm; activities begin at 4pm.

Where

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages

Cost

PNC Festival of Lights is included in Zoo admission; train and carousel rides cost extra for non-membersSocial narrative available; Access Pass for Santa line at the Welcome Center.

Organizer

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The Zoo's 44th annual holiday lights event with 5 million LED lights, 65 animal lanterns, the Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, Fiona fairy statues in Fiona's Fairyland, an 'Under the Sea' area, Madcap Puppet Show performances at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 each night, Meet-A-Creature ambassador animals and s'mores stations. Activities begin at 4pm. Santa visits in Santa's Village from 4pm daily through December 23. North Polar Express Train and carousel rides start at 2:30pm (additional charge for non-members). Several indoor animal buildings stay open; animals usually go inside around 5pm, so come early to see them.