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Wildlights presented by American Electric Power
| Date: | November 21, 2008 to January 03, 2009 |
| Time: | Sun through Thurs 5 pm - 9 pm Fri & Sat 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Cost: | Free with Zoo admission |
Details:
Turn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo, presented by American Electric Power, AEP... |
In celebration of our 20th Wildlights season, we have made Wildlights Brighter and Greener than ever! With the generous support of our good friends at AEP, half of our light display was converted to energy-saving light emitting diode (LED) lights. Also new this year is “Rhythms around the Watering Hole,” an all new animated musical light show.
Wildlights is closed Nov. 27, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
Sounds of the Season
Entry Village
7pm – 8pm
Enjoy the music of local school choirs and carolers on select evenings.
| Date |
Choir |
| Thurs., Nov. 20, 2008 |
Four Front Quartet |
| Sat. Nov. 22, 2008 |
Four Front Quartet |
| Tues., Dec. 02, 2008 |
Woodcrest Elementary Soundwaves |
| Wed., Dec. 03, 2008 |
Worthington Christian Middle School 7th Grade Band |
| Thurs., Dec. 04, 2008 |
The Signs of Christmas Choir |
| Fri., Dec. 05, 2008 |
OLPH Youth Choirs |
| Sat., Dec. 06, 2008 |
St. Pius X Elementary |
| Sun., Dec. 07, 2008 |
Grace Apostolic Church |
| Mon., Dec. 08, 2008 |
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School |
| Tues., Dec. 09, 2008 |
Hilltonia Middle School |
| Wed., Dec. 10, 2008 |
Little Theater Off Broadway's Voices |
| Thurs., Dec. 11, 2008 |
The Signs of Christmas Choir |
| Fri., Dec. 12, 2008 |
Bishop Hartley High School Concert Choir |
| Sat., Dec. 13, 2008 |
Westland High School Volume One Show Choir |
| Mon., Dec. 15, 2008 |
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School |
| Tues., Dec. 16, 2008 |
Columbus Pops Concert Band |
| Wed., Dec. 17, 2008 |
Hamilton Chamber Singers |
| Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008 |
Westerville North High School |
| Fri., Dec. 19, 2008 |
The Grandview Singers |
| Sat., Dec. 22 2008 |
Norton Middle Schools |
Holiday Depot
Entry Village
All Aboard as the Wildlights Model Train* display returns with an even more encompassing display than ever before. With trains above you and beside you, this display features interactive animation and a real steam whistle. Before you leave the depot, stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen to decorate a cookie for $2.00. Enjoy hot chocolate for an additional charge. Mrs. Claus will be here only until Dec 23. *made possible in part by the Central Ohio Model Railroad Club
Holiday Depot Fun Facts:
600 feet of track with over 6,000 feet of wire and more than 600 light bulbs
7 independent tracks built on 3 levels
11 engines and1 trolley
Over a ton of weight
4 tone steam whistle
2500+ man hours to setup and run for 30 days
Rhythms around the Watering Hole
5:30 pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm & 9:30pm.
In it’s inaugural year, this extravagant animated musical light show debuts around the pond with a 9 minute show every half hour. The show can be seen at any point around the pond. Each vantage point presents a unique display.
Holiday Membership Headquarters
For those hard to buy for people on your holiday list, consider purchasing a zoo membership or Zoombezi Bay season pass gift Certificate and allow your friends and family to enjoy the whole complex all year long. Located near the education conservation building.
The Frozone Ice Rink
Sponsored by Disney on Ice presents a Disneyland® Adventure
Lace up your skates and freeze your troubles away at the Frozone Ice Rink. Guests can bring in their own skates or they can rent skates for $3.00. Skate Rental closed one half hour prior to Zoo closing. Rink usage will be based upon capacity. Rink Lighting by Hughie’s Audio Visual
*opens at 4pm Monday thru Friday and at noon Saturdays and Sundays.
Carousel
Open November 21 thru January 3, Monday - Friday 4 p.m. tocloseand Saturday and Sunday 12p.m. to close, weather permitting. Cost is $1
Located on the west side of the Zoo, enjoy the upbeat sounds and the thrill of riding on our authentic 1914 Mangel-Illions Carousel complete with 52 original horses, chariots and band organ.
The Incredible Energy Hunt
Sponsored by Disney on Ice presents a Disneyland® Adventure
While converting ½ of our light display into energy efficient LED lights, we are contributing to the conservation of the whole planet. We are asking you to travel the Zoo and meet up with each member of the Incredible family and find INCREDIBLE ENERGY SAVING TIPS on how we all could help with energy conservation in our own lives. Once you complete your Energy Hunt, please turn in your completed forms at the Zoo Marketplace to be entered in weekly drawings of Disney on Ice Tickets, Disney on Ice Merchandise, Zoo/Zoombezi Bay Tickets, Memberships and Season Passes. Scavenger Hunt >>
Mangels Illions Carousel
On Main Street next to Manatee Coast, guests can take a ride on this historic 1914 carousel. $1.00 per ride.
Opens Mon. thru Fri. at 4 p.m. , Sat. and Sun. at noon
Holiday Fire Truck
Water’s Edge
On your way to see Santa, stop by and check out the 1955Fire engine that has been decked out for the holidays with approximately 12,000 lights on it. The truck was built right here in Columbus and is still a working fire engine and was actually in service until it was retired in 2005.
Photos with Santa
Head on down to Water’s Edge Events Park and meet the jolly old elf himself and share your wish list. Photos can be taken with Santa foran additional fee.
| Photo Package Prices |
| Package 1 |
2 Keychains |
$16.99
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| Package 2 |
2 - 3 1/2 x 5 Photos |
$17.99
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| Package 3 |
2 - 5 x 7 Photos |
$20.99
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| Package 4 |
2 Keychains & 1 - 5 x 7 Photo |
$23.99
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| Package 5 |
Snowglobe, 3 1/2 x 5 Photo |
$26.99
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| Package 6 |
Framed 3 1/2 x 5 Photo, 5 x 7 Photo, 8 x 10 Photo |
$30.99
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| Santa's Magical Moment Special $35.99 3 1/2 x 5 Photo, 5 x 7 Photo, Snowglobe, 2 Snowflake Ornaments & 4 Wallets |
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| Individual Prices |
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3 1/2 x 5 Photo |
$10.99
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Keychain and Wallet |
$10.99
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5 x 7 Photo |
$13.99
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Snowglobe |
$17.99
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8 x 10 Photo |
$19.99
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3 1/2 x 5 Frame |
$4.00
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5 x 7 Frame |
$5.00
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8 x 10 Frame |
$10.00
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Check out thefollowing Animals/Attractions open during Wildlights: North America
- My House and My Barn at Habitat Hallow, Santa’s Reindeer at My Barn, Timber Wolf, Bear, Puma, Bobcat and Wolverine
Asia Quest
- Naomi Coyle Dempsey Quest for Enlightenment Interpretive Center (sun bear, Fluffy, water monitor, bats and langurs)
- Animal Encounters @ Wild Asia Theater 5:30pm and 6:30pm (Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
- Elephants and Rhinos
- Markhor
- Siberian (Amur) Tigers
Shores
- Discovery Reef with the Touch Pool* (Thursday thru Sunday) and the Diver* @ Nightly at 7pm (Thursday thru Sunday)On the following dates don't miss our new diving Santa! Dec 6,7,11,12,13,14,19,21,23.
- Manatee Coast
- Reptile Building with the Keeper Lab* (Thursday thru Sunday)
- Penguins
* all shores activities will be going on nightly from Dec 21 – Jan 3 Australia
- Bob and Evelyn’s Roadhouse Nocturnal Building
- Animal Encounters @ 7:00pm and 8:00pm (Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
- Koalas
African Forest
- Have a meal at the Congo River Market Food Court and stroll through a wonderland of lights. Animals are not visible in this region.
COTA has service to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Fridays and Saturdays thru 12/27. The bus leaves downtown at 5:55 pm and it leaves the Zoo at 9 pm. Please contact COTA for Route and Schedule Information at (614) 228-1776.
YOUR FAMILY ISN’T MUCH DIFFERENT FROM OURS
With a 15% increase in food and operational costs and 6,000 mouths to feed daily, we have quite the grocery bill. Text ZOO to 90999 to share $5 and provide a meal! A one-time charge of $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Standard messaging rates and additional feesmay apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. The service is available on most carriers. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting ‘STOP’ to 90999.
A.D.O.P.T an animal
Looking for a gift that gives back? Adopt an animal for someone and help the zoo offset its $650,000 annual food bill. With over 70 animals to choose from, finding the perfect gift is easy. Visit www.columbuszoo.org for more details.
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