Cincinnati Zoo & PNC Festival of Lights - Nov 21-Jan 5
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AFTA-Cincinnati and The Cincinnati
Zoo and Botanical Gardens Present:
2024-2025 PNC Festival of Lights
Event Type: Family
Description:
The Cincinnati Zoo has donated free tickets and AFTA-Cincinnati has purchased a limited number of free tickets for the Cincinnati Zoo/PNC Festival of Lights for all active military, Guard, Reserves, Retired Military, Veterans and Fallen Heroes Families.
Type of Discount: Free Pairs and Family 4 Packs of Tickets - Limit 1 Per family. If you need 1 extra ticket, we may be able to accommodate. Please text Dianne at 513-207-6944. Very limited number of extra tickets.
Event Details:
PNC Festival of Lights
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The Cincinnati Zoo is shining bright for the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights! Come early to see more animals and stay for the lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights on Swan Lake, or snack at one of our seasonal concessions.
Zoo Hours during PNC Festival of Lights:
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 10am – 10pm
AFTA-Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Zoo are partnering to offer these "good any day" tickets to all Active Military, Retired Military, Veterans and Fallen Heroes families. Children under age 3 do not need a ticket. Family 4 packs and pairs of tickets are available. A few extra tickets are available to family with more than 2 children above age 3.
- Parking is $10 and can be paid at any parking kiosk or via Scan to Pay QR codes posted around the lots. Credit cards are accepted.
- The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving (November 28th), Christmas Eve (December 24th), and Christmas Day (December 25th).
- PNC Festival of Lights is included in Zoo admission. Visit the Zoo early and stay for the lights!
- North Polar Express Train & Carousel rides begin at 2:30pm
- Dec. 23rd is the last night to visit with Santa
- Full costumed characters may not be allowed in the Zoo.
Location & Event Details
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-1399
Procedure for Obtaining Tickets:
- Please register on this event page for tickets
Plan your visit at Zoo Festival of Lights Web Page: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Click on this icon for the Zoo Map to take with you.
Handicap Accessibility: Yes (Full)
Box Office Phone:
1 513-281-4700
Zoo Hours:
Zoo hours are Sun-Thurs 10A-9P, Fri-Sat 10A-10P for the PNC Festival of Lights.
Physical Location:
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-1399
Additional Misc. Information:
Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented for reasonable rates.
Additional toll free number: 1-800-94-HIPPO
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