

Please note that some animals settle in early (such as the gorillas, bonobos and polar bears) and will not be available to view after 4 p.m.Īdditional Activities for Member Night (Thursday, Nov. Others-including the sea lions at Adventure Cove and, of course, the reindeer-will be outside during the festivities.

Please see the “Know Before You Go” section below for more information. Enjoy the ability to speak with Santa, as well as take part in a safe and fun photo opportunity. Santa Experience at Polar Frontier, located in the North America Region at the Battelle Ice Bear Outpost.S’mores Experience – New last year and back by popular demand, this socially-distanced activity provides guests with the opportunity to gather around a glowing fire to roast their own giant marshmallow.Wildlights Rides, including the Polar Bear Express, a train ride through the North America Winter Wonderland Camel Rides, located in the North America region and the 1914 Mangels-Illions Carousel, a historic Central Ohio treasure located near the Columbus Dispatch Charities Grand Pavilion.Animated Light Displays, including “Holiday Rhythms Around the Watering Hole” at Conservation Lake, and “Jingle Ball,” presented by Nationwide, at the Shores Play Park.

Sparkling Spruce, presented by Diamond Cellar, featuring two animated light displays, “Candela: The Evolution of Light” and “Holiday Cheer,” located in Adventure Cove.Guests can also look forward to the following main Wildlights attractions: The entire Zoo has been transformed into a winter wonderland covered in millions of LED lights. This year marks the 33rd Wildlights season and offers more holiday cheer than ever before. This ever-popular, family-friendly event will run through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Powell, OH – It’s beginning to look a lot like Wildlights season at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! One of Central Ohio’s most cherished holiday traditions, Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, opens to Columbus Zoo members on Thursday, November 18, 2021, followed by all guests on Friday, November 19.
