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Create a Little Holiday Magic! ✨Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling? One of Ohio's favorite holiday traditions is BACK!
🎄 NOV. 20, 2026 – JAN. 3, 2027
✨ Wildlights Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 5–9 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 5–10 p.m.
NEW at Wildlights 2026:
🦒 STARLIGHT SAFARI: Discover seven larger-than-life illuminated animal sculptures, each representing a different Zoo region, and explore a dazzling light-filled experience!
🧱 BRICKTOPIA: Step into a whimsical world of LEGO® creations featuring spectacular mosaics, a Holiday Animal Village, intricate train displays and more!
🌠 STARLIGHT CONSTELLATION QUEST: Discover another NEW way to experience the holiday magic, sponsored by Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars!
🚂 MORE HOLIDAY RIDES INCLUDED! Enjoy the 12 Days of Wildlights Train, Grand Carousel and Yule Tide Boat Ride, included with admission or membership!
There's So Much Holiday Magic to Explore:
✨ Millions of twinkling lights and animated musical light displays
🎅 Visit Santa in Polar Frontier and capture a special holiday memory! Available through Dec. 23.
🦌 See the Zoo's reindeer and explore special holiday animal experiences!
☕ Warm up with hot cocoa, festive treats and seasonal favorites.
🎁 Shop for unique holiday gifts throughout the Zoo!
📸 Discover magical photo opportunities around every corner!
🎟️ Wildlights Is Included With Zoo Admission!
🐾 Come early for the animals, stay for the lights! The Zoo opens at noon during the Wildlights season, so make a day of it! Visit your favorite animals before many settle in for the evening, then enjoy the holiday festivities beginning at 5 p.m.
🚗 Know Before You Glow! Wildlights is a popular holiday tradition, so plan extra travel time and review our parking information before your visit.
Parking and Arrival Information:
https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights-traffic-and-guest-experience
🎟️ Ready to create a little holiday magic?
Get tickets and plan your visit:
https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights
🎄✨ We can't wait to see you under the lights!
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