The Cincinnati Zoo will once again be transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 36th annual PNC Festival of Lights!

The PNC Festival of Lights kicks off this Saturday Nov 17 at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St. Cincinnati). The beauty will continue every Sunday-Thursday until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m., through Dec 31. Visits with Santa begin at 4 p.m. and the Festival of Lights activities begin at 5 p.m.

In addition to admiring the beauty of 3 million LED lights, visitors can watch a Madcap black-light puppet show, ride the BB&T Toyland Express, search for fairies in Fairyland, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.

The PNC Festival of Lights is included with regular paid zoo admission. To view prices and purchase your tickets in advance, visit https://ticketstore.cincinnatizoo.org/.

For more information, visit http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/festival-of-lights/.

Tess Abney

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.