Wildlights Member Night

NOV 19

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

family under light tunnel at the Columbus Zoo

Zoo Members: Tonight is all about YOU!

Get ready for a festive evening made especially for our Columbus Zoo members! Enjoy millions of dazzling Wildlights, special entertainment, holiday treats, exclusive savings, and plenty of opportunities to make memories along the way.

Wildlights is included with your Zoo membership! Simply bring your membership card to the Zoo entrance and enjoy the festivities.

holiday lights and moon
holiday lights and moon
Plan Your Wildlights Member Night

Australia and the Islands Region:

  • Yule Tide Boat Ride: Experience this fan-favorite holiday attraction, our festive take on Dino Island! Free for Gold Zoo members. Regular members can purchase a discounted ride ticket or use a ZooMore wristband.

Polar Frontier Region:

  • Visit Santa! Stop inside Polar Outpost to meet Santa and share your holiday wishes. No reservations required!

Water's Edge Events Park (Located behind the Grand Carousel)

  • Conservation Marketplace: Shop unique gifts that support wildlife conservation efforts around the world.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy family-friendly entertainment featuring Fusion on the Water's Edge stage.
  • Complimentary Holiday Treats: Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and a delicious cookie, available while supplies last.

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Extra Perks Just for Zoo Members

Exclusive Shopping Discounts: Enjoy an additional 10% off purchases at all Zoo gift shops, bringing your **total member discount to 20%** for the evening!

Rides and Attractions: Keep the holiday fun going with these Wildlights favorites:

  • The Grand Carousel
  • Columbus Zoo Train
  • Yule Tide Boat Ride

All three attractions are **free for Gold Zoo members**. Regular members can enjoy discounted ride tickets or use a ZooMore wristband.

The 4D Theater and Virtual Reality experiences are also available for an additional fee.

Rides and Attractions Food and Retail

A Special Thank-You to Our Members

Your support makes so much possible at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and we're grateful to have you as part of our Zoo family. Wildlights Member Night is our opportunity to celebrate you and share a little extra holiday magic.

Thank you for being a member and for supporting our mission of Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.

Not a member of the Columbus Zoo?  

Membership not only gets you into this event, but also affords you unlimited Zoo visits for 12 months, free parking, discounts on retail and select offerings, and so much more. 

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