Adventure Nights

Adventure Nights at the Columbus Zoo is an after-hours experience where families explore the zoo grounds in a unique nighttime setting. You'll encounter animals in their evening habitats, often with special lighting and educational programming that brings nocturnal and twilight-active creatures to life. It's a chance to see familiar zoo animals behaving differently than during day visits, with guides providing insight into nighttime animal behavior. Bring a flashlight, dress for evening temperatures, and expect a more intimate, quieter zoo experience than daytime crowds offer.