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Wildlights. Photo courtesy of G Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Wildlights

20 Nov 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual)

Wildlights is Columbus Zoo's annual celebration of winter. Every evening for over a month, the zoo sparkles with more than two million twinkling lights. A wide range of family-led activities, including horse-drawn wagon rides, keeps visitors amused.

Daily entertainment includes music and children's activities, while there are themed events on specific dates throughout December. Kwanzaa honours African-American heritage, while Santa Paws is an enriching activity to keep the animals in the holiday spirit with specially-wrapped treats.

Towards the end of December, Wild Ice features an ice show and over 100 animal ice sculptures. Visitors can take a twirl on the zoo's ice skating rink or a magical ride on the fully-restored 1914 Mangels-Illions carousel. Santa Claus himself is available to meet the children and for family snaps.

Please note: the zoo is closed on 27 November and 24/25 December. Please visit their website for comprehensive details of this year's programme.


Event Details:

Date(s):   Various Dates
November 20, 2009 - January 2, 2010
November 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 *
November 20, 2011 - January 2, 2012 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri & Sat 5pm-10pm
Cost:   Free with admission
Location:   Columbus, Ohio, USA

Venue Details:

Venue Name:   Columbus Zoo
Address:   9990 Riverside Drive 43065
Phone:   +1 614 645 3550
Directions:   By Car: take Interstate 70 and follow the 270 to Sawmill Rd (exit 20). Go right into Hard Rd, then right into Riverside Drive. The zoo entrance is 2 miles north on the right.

Alternatively, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) operates a Zoo Bus from city centre. Please call COTA on +1 614 228 1776 for more details.
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