In celebration of our 20^th 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.

 

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.