HOLIDAY LIGHTS · CINCINNATI
PNC Festival of Lights
5 million LEDs, Wild Lights on Swan Lake, North Polar Express train from 2:30 p.m., s'mores, heated animal buildings; new private igloos.
Included with zoo admission
When
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25)
Cost
Included with zoo admission; train and carousel extra
Best ages
Not posted
Where
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Hours
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25)Activities from 4 p.m.; zoo open Sun–Thu to 9 p.m., Fri–Sat and Dec 20–31 to 10 p.m.
Good to know
Earliest start
4 p.m.
Address
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH Open in Maps ↗
Last checked on cincinnatizoo.org. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.
