Event Details

*This event is for current licensed families only.

Registration & Tickets

Please register every member of your household who will be attending, including children and adults.

Every person attending must have an event ticket, including Zoo members. Your FOY event ticket is required for admission to our TreeTops festivities.

FOY staff will be at the Zoo’s front gate beginning at 5:30 PM to provide your event tickets and directions to TreeTops. Please plan to arrive early enough to check in and receive your tickets before heading to the event.

Your FOY celebration includes:

  • Festival of Lights admission
  • Parking
  • Animal encounters at TreeTops
  • Hot chocolate
  • Cookies
  • Souvenir cup

The Zoo allows guests to bring their own food to enjoy outside of TreeTops. There are also a variety of food options available throughout the Zoo for purchase.

If Your Plans Change

If you need to cancel your registration, please let us know as soon as possible so we can release your tickets to another FOY family.

We look forward to sharing this special holiday experience with you!

When

12/04/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Where

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH, 45220

Bookings

Tickets

Ticket Type Spaces
FOY Foster Parent or other Household Adults
Youth 3-17
Youth under 3
FOY Staff

Registration Information

By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications regarding the event. These communications may include emails, text messages, or phone calls to inform you of any event-related updates or changes.

Also, by registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and recorded. These images and recordings may be used for social media and marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the event organizers.

Booking Summary

Please select at least one space to proceed with your booking.