Watch extinct species come back to life at this new, after-dark event at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Prepare to watch as extinct species spring back to life at a brand-new event from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Billed as a “first-of-its kind nighttime immersive experience in the Midwest,” Unextinct begins today, and runs until April 27.

The event, which was created with the help of Mangolin Creative, will be held on select dates from 7:30-10:30 p.m. You can buy tickets and find the full calendar here.

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Unextinct will include the following attractions:

Fifteen areas to explore illusions of over 70 extinct and threatened species
LED Bar serving up cocktails, S’mores Experience, and shopping
Exciting interactive activities
Various entertainment in the entry plaza of the Zoo
The 1914 Mangels/Ilions Carousel and the 4D Theater will be open

“With UNEXTINCT, we leverage theatrical set work to transport guests to a world of vivid illusions and extraordinary wildlife. This experience underscores the notion that every person holds the power to make a positive difference in their own unique way,” said Morgan Richardson, Mangolin Creative Co-Founder said in a press release.

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