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November 17 – January 1, 2019Zoo opens daily at 10am

PNC Festival of Lights open nightly, 5-9pmFridays & Saturdays, 5-10pm

PNC Festival of Lights ClosedThanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Celebrate the holidays and A.D.O.P.T. your favorite animals and get a gift that’s the cat’s meow.Your donation will help us give extra care to our animals as we celebrate the holidays here at the Zoo.

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Visit: cincinnatizoo.org/support/adopt/to make your donation today!

4D Experiences Run Daily

4–D Special FX Theateropens at 4:00pm

duringPNC Festival of Lights

(weather permitting)

NO SMOKINGor VAPING!

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is aSMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Call 1-866-559-OHIO for questions or to report violations. ZOO POLICIES For health and safety reasons, please do not feed the animals or disturb any plants. Bicycles, skates, Heelys, hoverboards, skateboards, roller blades, scooters and portable radios are not permitted on Zoo grounds. Please stay on paths. Service animals are the only pets allowed in the Zoo. Others are not permitted on Zoo grounds even if left inside vehicles. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Because the park remains open during inclement weather, the Zoo offers no refunds or rainchecks. Because of the varying needs of the animals, some buildings or exhibits may close early. All visitors grant the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden permission to use their image, or that of their children, in advertising, publicity and other promotions without payment or compensation to the visitor. The commercial use of photographs, video, and film taken during your visit is strictly prohibited without the full written consent of the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Respect the Animals and Plants. In an emergency or to report an issue, call Zoo Security at (513) 475-6112.

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BB&T Express Train & Carouselopens 4:00 pm daily

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

FSC

Official Soft Drink of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Sponsor of Diversity and Inclusionof the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Train Sponsor Blakely’s Barnyard Bonanza& Giraffe Feeding Sponsor

Painted Dog Valley Sponsor

Preferred Pizza of theCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Chili of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Sponsor of the Animal Encounters for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Ice Cream of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Parking Sponsor of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Official Sponsor of Gorilla Conservation for the

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Wings of Wonder Bird Experience Sponsor Official “Show Us Your Smile” Partner

Cheetah Encounter Sponsor Valued Partner of the

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Snack Food of theOfficial Car Wash of theCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Sustainability Partner of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Official Wild About Moms partner of theCincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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Holiday Membership Sale!

Purchase a Discounted Gift Membershiptoday at Member Services

Through December 31st

Cincinnati’s brightest holiday tradition is gettingglowing reviews this year for its life-size animal lanterns. The 19 hand-crafted giant lanterns feature a gira�e family standing nearly 12-feet tall, a �ock ofsix-foot tall �amingos and a 10-foot long hippo andher baby.

Cincinnati’s brightest holiday tradition is gettingglowing reviews this year for its life-size animal lanterns. The 21 hand-crafted giant lanterns feature a gira�e family standing nearly 12-feet tall, a �ock ofsix-foot tall �amingos and a 10-foot long hippo andher baby.

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VINE STREET SNACK SHACK

WATERING HOLE

S’MORES-N-MORE (2 locations)

OUTPOST

THE COOP TRUCK (CHICKEN TENDERS)

WILD BURGER TRUCK (BURGERS & FRIES)

513 TAP TRUCK (BEER)

LAROSA’S PIZZA

GRAETER’S ICE CREAM

SKYLINE

CINNAMON ROASTED ALMONDS

CANDY CANE COTTAGE

BASE CAMP CAFE OPEN DAILY

TUSKERS

ZOO SHOP

SAFARI GIFT

NORTHERN LIGHTSGLOW STATION

FOODZoo Members enjoy a 20%

discount at all dining locations and a 10% discount

at all shopping locations.Base Camp Cafe is open daily.

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Harold C. SchottEDUCATION

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Harold C. SchottEDUCATION

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KrogerLORDS OFTHE ARCTIC

KrogerLORDS OFTHE ARCTIC

Siegfried & Roy’sWHITE LIONSiegfried & Roy’sWHITE LION

Otto M. BudigMANATEE SPRINGS

Otto M. BudigMANATEE SPRINGS

RHINORESERVERHINORESERVE

JUNGLE TRAILSJUNGLE TRAILS

Marge Schott/UnnewehrELEPHANTRESERVE

ELEPHANTRESERVE

BullElephant

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AsianElephant

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AFRICANLION

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AFRICAAFRICA

BASE CAMPCAFE

BASE CAMPCAFE

WINGS OFTHE WORLDWINGS OF

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TREETOPSTREETOPSSWANLAKESWANLAKE

GIBBONISLANDSGIBBONISLANDS

REPTILEHOUSEREPTILEHOUSE

NurseryNursery

PassengerPigeon

MemorialPassenger

PigeonMemorial NIGHT

HUNTERSNIGHTHUNTERS

CATCANYON

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RiverOtterRiverOtter

BirthdayClub House

BirthdayClub House

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PolarBearPolarBear

BonoboBonobo

OrangutanOrangutan

GardenOf PeaceGarden

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TROPICALAFRICANANIMALSTROPICALAFRICANANIMALS

SpectacledBear

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BlackBearBlackBear

FlamingoFlamingo

FlamingoFlamingo

AnimalEncounter

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RedPandaRed

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BongoBongo ZebraZebra

OkapiOkapi

IndianRhinoIndianRhino

IndianRhinoIndianRhino

BlackRhinoBlackRhino

ArcticFox

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PeacockPavilionPeacockPavilion

Maasai MaraShelter

Maasai MaraShelter

SamburuShelter

SamburuShelter

KilimanjaroShelter

KilimanjaroShelter

MalayanTiger

MalayanTiger

CougarCougar

WORLD OFTHE INSECTWORLD OFTHE INSECT

DRAGONSDRAGONS

CarouselCarousel

LEMURLOOKOUT

LEMURLOOKOUT

WINGS OF WONDERTHEATER

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GORILLAWORLDGORILLAWORLD

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EndangeredSpeciesGarden

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Private Event SpacePrivate Event Space

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INTERNATIONAL TREE AND COSTUME CHARACTERS - Come see our 35’ tall treecovered in more than 20,000 LED lights.

MRS. CLAUS - Stop in the gift shop to see Mrs. Claus and hear a holiday story.

S’MORE STATIONS - Purchase a S’mores kit and roast marshmallows over anopen fire (Two stations).

NATIVITY SCENE

NEW! “FIONA’S WINTER WONDERS” - See puppets come alive in black light.Nightly shows at 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pmFriday & Saturday shows at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm

REINDEER VILLAGE - Visit Santa’s reindeer. Peer through the windows to find themouse hiding in each of the themed gingerbread houses.

RAINBOW TUNNEL - A must see!

FROZEN WONDERLAND - NEW Location! Get a chance to meet one of the Royal Sisters.

4–D SPECIAL FX THEATER - Enjoy The Polar Express 4–D Experience (additional cost).

MEET A CREATURE - at Manatee Springs & Education Center - Daily, 5–8:30pm

ANIMAL CHATS - Daily • Elephant Q&A 6:30pm • Leaf Cutter Ant 7pm • Giraffe 7pm • Reindeer 7:30pm

MENORAH DISPLAY

BB&T TOYLAND EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE - All Aboard for a ride through Santa’sworkshop and get a front row seat for our Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake.

SANTA’S NORTH POLE VILLAGE - Visit with Santa through December 23 in the Children’s Zoo.

GOAT YARD - Open daily 4–9pm

WILD LIGHTS SHOW - Not your average holiday light show!

HOLIDAY POST OFFICE & HAND–CRAFTED GIFT SHOP presented by the Zoosters

FAIRYLAND - Try to find 5 small fairies hidden in Fairyland.

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Path Closedfor Construction

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