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Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo: A Holiday Adventure!

Date
November 21, 2025 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Location
Meet at Brutus Buckeye bench at the Ohio Union at 3:45 p.m.
Ohio Union
Description
Three people look at Columbus Zoo Wildlights display including lit trees

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows and festive activities. Join fellow students on Friday, November 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. for a festive evening at the Columbus Zoo Wildlights! Cold weather animals will still be around to see while enjoying hot cocoa or other seasonal snacks.

We will meet at the Brutus Buckeye bench at the Ohio Union at 3:45 p.m. and take a charter bus to the zoo. This is an outdoor event so please plan/dress accordingly. Students should bring money to purchase food or souvenirs.  

Admission and transportation will be covered by the Office of International Affairs, but there is a 38-person limit. If you register to attend, you are confirming your space on the bus. If you can't make it, please let us know so that we can provide the space for others on the waitlist.

Register.