The 35th anniversary of Wildlights has arrived, here’s what to expect and when you can go

Photo courtesy of Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Billed as “One of Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions ,” Wildlights, the long-standing holiday experience and lights display from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, has returned for its 35th year.

Available until Jan. 7, Wildlights features not only a massive number of zoo animals made up in lights, but also a number of interactive displays and attractions, including the Sparkling Spruce from Diamond Cellar (located in Adventure Cove), the 12 Days of Wildlights Train Ride, a Reindeer Corral (located in North America) and a Santa Experience (located at the Polar Frontier Region).

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The Columbus Zoo noted that, while the lights and holiday experience are the stars of the Wildlights experience, a select number of animal enclosures will be open, including: Sea lions (Adventure Cove), Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village (Adventure Cove), Naomi Coyle Dempsey Quest for Enlightenment Interpretive Center (Asia Quest), Pachyderm Building (Asia Quest) – viewable until 7 p.m. nightly, Discovery Reef Aquarium (Shores & Aquarium), Manatee Coast (Shores & Aquarium) and Reptile Building (Shores & Aquarium).

Wildlights is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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