As the holiday season gets underway, it’s time for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Wildlights — a family-favorite tradition in Central Ohio and beyond. This seasonal event runs from November 19, 2021 to January 2, 2022 and features festivities that include animated light displays, delicious treats, winter wonderland train rides and, of course, amazing animals.
This year, in addition to efficiently powering the millions of LED lights that give the event its signature sparkle, we’re excited to lend a hand in another very special way. With a little help from Santa, our forestry crews will be delivering delicious treats to the reindeer and other animals, an opportunity made possible by our Trim to Treat partnership. Through Trim to Treat, some of the trees and branches our forestry crews regularly trim to help keep the power on are donated and delivered to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds, a conservation center and safari park managed by the Columbus Zoo, to be used by the animals for food, perching and more. That’s why this year’s Wildlights will be the merriest and brightest yet!
Special Delivery For AEP Ohio Customers
Interested in visiting Santa and seeing reindeer, Sugar Plum, Snowflake and Abby? AEP Ohio customers are eligible for an exclusive buy-one-get-one free admission offer to enjoy Wildlights with family and friends. Buy any regular-priced Wildlights admission ticket online, and get one free using the promotional code POWER. Please note that extra fees may apply for some experiences. Additional tips to help with purchasing your Wildlights tickets using the promo code are available below
Learn more and purchase your tickets today at ColumbusZoo.org.
Mobile Instructions
- Click the blue button with the 3 horizontal bars on the top left corner to open the site menu.
- Click the orange ‘TICKETS’ button that appears at the bottom of the page.
- Click the ‘MENU’ button on the top left of the mobile ticket site.
- Enter ‘power’ in the ‘Enter Promotional Code’ box.
- This will open up the BOGO ticket options to purchase.
- You should only select the number of tickets that you are planning on paying for. For example, if you have a group of 6 guests you would only need to pay for 3 tickets. Select the 3 tickets that you need and click next. When you get to the ‘Shopping Cart’ page, it will automatically apply the 3 free tickets for the total of 6 tickets.
Desktop Instructions
- Click the orange ‘Tickets’ button on the top right on the Zoo’s homepage, which will bring up the ticket buying site.
- Along the top of the ticket site, you’ll click ‘Promotional Code’ button on the right side and enter ‘power’.
- This will open up the BOGO ticket options to purchase.
- You should only select the number of tickets that you are planning on paying for. For example, if you have a group of 6 guests you would only need to pay for 3 tickets. Select the 3 tickets that you need and click next. When you get to the ‘Shopping Cart’ page, it will automatically apply the 3 free tickets for the total of 6 tickets.
I need a free tickets
Hi Samba. Use code: POWER at the following link to take advantage of the buy one get one free offer. https://cz.secure-cdn.na.accessoticketing.com/packageList/promocode/Power?_cid=1231331257.1637320126&_ga=2.29460863.1943088625.1637607333-1231331257.1637320126&queueittoken=e_columbuszoo~q_ab29eebf-2f92-4913-b07a-d6c57e3fffec~ts_1637607523~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_ce0e047f8030c93718852777de512f5c36758a7d73e6b209cbcd92d81cbf9fb4
Didn’t see a place to purchase the BOGO for Wildlights on the Zoo sight. We want to go.
Hi Robert. If you’re on a mobile device, the ticket link is at the bottom of the page. Here is a direct link to purchase tickets to the zoo: https://cz.secure-cdn.na.accessoticketing.com/packageList/promocode/Power?_cid=1231331257.1637320126&_ga=2.29460863.1943088625.1637607333-1231331257.1637320126&queueittoken=e_columbuszoo~q_ab29eebf-2f92-4913-b07a-d6c57e3fffec~ts_1637607523~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_ce0e047f8030c93718852777de512f5c36758a7d73e6b209cbcd92d81cbf9fb4
It sure would be nice to SEE Some holiday spirit around , with this Covid problem…!!
That sounds awesome. I can’t wait to see all of the lites, animals, and of course Santa.
How much are the tickets? My daughters & 3 grandkids & I would love to come.
Hi Rita. The ticket price varies. Here is the link to purchase your tickets: https://cz.secure-cdn.na.accessoticketing.com/packageList/promocode/Power?_cid=1231331257.1637320126&_ga=2.29460863.1943088625.1637607333-1231331257.1637320126&queueittoken=e_columbuszoo~q_ab29eebf-2f92-4913-b07a-d6c57e3fffec~ts_1637607523~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_ce0e047f8030c93718852777de512f5c36758a7d73e6b209cbcd92d81cbf9fb4
I am trying to oder 1 Senior ticket + 1 comp. ticket and parking pass through the Wildlights app from AEP.
I hit update and cancel but cannot erase my many attempts ordering tickets. It just adds a new attempt.
Is it possible to erase void my previous orders and complete the order I have stated above.
Thank you for your help.
Hi Sharon. I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with the checkout process. I would recommend reaching out to the Columbus Zoo for questions related to editing your cart. Their technical support is available at 407.261.4286.
I would like 2 tickets
Hello Tina. You can purchase your tickets here: https://cz.secure-cdn.na.accessoticketing.com/packageList/promocode/Power?_cid=1231331257.1637320126&_ga=2.29460863.1943088625.1637607333-1231331257.1637320126&queueittoken=e_columbuszoo~q_ab29eebf-2f92-4913-b07a-d6c57e3fffec~ts_1637607523~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_ce0e047f8030c93718852777de512f5c36758a7d73e6b209cbcd92d81cbf9fb4
Hi there. The code is accepted but does not offer the discount. It says AEP Ohio Comp $0.
Hi Lauren. Sorry for any confusion. If there are two people in your party, only add a single ticket to your cart, the complementary ticket is added at checkout. Hope this is helpful and you enjoy your visit to Wildlights!
I attempted to purchase the BOGO tickets via the link provided. However. there is no where to put a discount code. I understand the code is POWER.. but nowhere to submit to get the discount. Thank you.
Hi Christina. Sorry for any confusion. The checkout process has changed from prior years. Here is a direct link to the AEP Ohio BOGO offer: https://cz.secure-cdn.na.accessoticketing.com/packageList/promocode/Power?_cid=1231331257.1637320126&_ga=2.29460863.1943088625.1637607333-1231331257.1637320126&queueittoken=e_columbuszoo~q_ab29eebf-2f92-4913-b07a-d6c57e3fffec~ts_1637607523~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_ce0e047f8030c93718852777de512f5c36758a7d73e6b209cbcd92d81cbf9fb4
I bought my tickets but am working from home , so have no way to print them, what can I do ?
Hi Gretchen. If you purchased the tickets using a mobile device you should have received a mobile ticket (and I believe that option is also available if you bought tickets using a computer). Should you continue to have problems, please contact the Columbus Zoo at (407) 261-4286.
I found it near impossible to find the links to just regular Wildlights tickets with no additional souvenir items to purchase. Is there an easier way to access these tickets?
Melinda – We’re sorry to hear that you had difficulty finding the links to purchase your Wildlights tickets. The article above provides step-by-step instructions to take advantage of the “POWER” promo code. Please note there are separate instructions for desktop versus mobile purchases.