USAT poll: Cincy Zoo Lights voted No. 1
The rest of America could now be discovering a long-held belief for Cincinnatians: The PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo is a top attraction.
A readers' poll conducted jointly by USA Today and 10Best.com, a USA Today travel and leisure offshoot, currently has the Cincinnati's Zoo's Festival of Lights ranked the No. 1 holiday-themed zoo lights show in the country.
Aside from knocking out heavyweight zoos with national appeal in the poll, Cincinnati Zoo beat out a crowded field of in-state rival attractions.
The Columbus Zoo "Wildlights" attraction ranked No. 4 on the list while the Toledo Zoo's "Lights Before Christmas" ranked No. 2.
Among the zoos trying to play catch-up in the realm of public opinion, at least according to this poll, are Oakland, Los Angeles, Portland and other major metro areas.
Zoo Lights runs through Jan. 2, and is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. Hours of operation are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays through Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
More from the poll results regarding the PNC Festival of Lights:
"A train ride, fairyland, black-light puppet show and gingerbread village are just a few of the features at the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo. Frozen fans will freak out at the new Frozen Wonderland area, where "everyone's favorite royal sisters" will be waiting. Visitors can also see live performances, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and participate in an interactive scavenger hunt.
"Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo is currently ranked #1 of 20."