“We begin hanging lights in August and maintain going till the Zoo shines vibrant throughout,” stated Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard. “That is the 41^st yr that we’ve held certainly one of Cincinnati’s favourite vacation traditions, and it’s necessary to us to maintain issues recent with out letting go of the issues that maintain folks coming again.”  

This yr the Zoo has added one thing new to one thing previous.  Festivalgoers can take part within the Wild Lights present on Swan Lake by downloading an app that syncs their cellphone’s flashlight to the music.  There are additionally 20 new, lifelike animal lanterns positioned across the Zoo, and extra picture opps than ever. 

PNC Competition of Lights runs now by means of January 7.  December 23 is the final likelihood to go to with Santa, within the all-new Santa’s Village, earlier than he returns to the North Pole.   

The spectacular lights are the primary attraction throughout PNC Competition of Lights. Guests coming to see animals ought to come earlier within the day or go to indoor habitats corresponding to World of the Insect, Manatee Springs, and Night time Hunters in the course of the night hours. 

See for your self why we’re the most effective!  Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Backyard opens each day at 10 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays throughout PNC Competition of Lights. The brand new electrical practice and carousel begin operating each day at 2:30 p.m. Santa visits start at 4pm.   

Save money and time by buying tickets on-line earlier than you go to.  Purchase early to get the most effective charge. Memberships are on sale now and make nice items!  Click on right here for different present concepts that may please the animal lover in your life and help the Zoo!