PNC Festival of Lights

Come and enjoy the 27th year of the PNC Festival of Lights, the region's largest and most anticipated holiday event. This year we continute to "glow green" as we add more color and lights around the Zoo!

Returning this year will be "Winter Wonders" by Madcap Puppet Theatre, the Rappin' Elves, Santa, storytelling by Mrs. Claus, reindeer, animal character Meet & Greets, train rides and much, much more!

The PNC Festival of Lights takes place November 27 through January 3, 2010. The event is open nightly from 5– 9 pm and is FREE with Zoo admission.

Holiday Shopping that Supports Your Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden!

Give the gift of a Cincinnati Zoo Membership! Let us wrap up the sights and sounds of one of the world's finest zoos for you! Zoo memberships make a great and easy holiday gift! Stop by Member Services and purchase your gift today!

Holiday A.D.O.P.T. A.D.O.P.T. your favorite animal and give the PURR-fect gift this holiday season.
Your donation will help support the feeding and care of our animals and you will have a fun gift to give your friend or loved one for the holidays.

Brush in the Trunk! Our resident elephant artists are ready to paint a masterpiece for you or a loved one this holiday season! Order from Brush in the Trunk just in time for the holidays!

Rhino Rembrandts! Using their semi-prehensile lips, the Zoo’s rhinos, create one-of-a-kind original paintings. By purchasing a painting, you will be supporting rhino conservation worldwide and making the holidays extra special to someone on your list this season! Order Yours Today!

Rhino Ornaments! Purchase your limited-edition rhinoceros “painted” ornament at the Cincinnati Zoo gift shop for the rhino-lover in your family! Proceeds will be used to purchase “toys” for the Zoo ’s animal collection. Each ornament is unique, and comes with a photograph of a painting session and card describing the benefits of animal enrichment.

A Gift for Conservation! Purchase an African Violet Test Tube Plant for that special Horticulture enthusiast in your family today!

Cincinnati Zoo Gift Shop Items! Gifts for the young and young at heart are found waiting inside! Take home your favorite cuddly Zoo animal, a book to share, a fleece to wear and other unique gifts!

Zoosters Craft Treasure House! Choose from one-of-a-kind hand-made gifts and ornaments! Located in Wolf Woods in the Spaulding Children's Zoo!

Planning Your Company's Holiday Party?

The Zoo offers a unique one-of-a-kind venue for your holiday party. Contact us today to find out how we can customize a unique experience for your group that you cannot get anywhere else! Learn More >