COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is taking visitors down a somewhat familiar road to its new annual event, RendeZOO.

For 2025, guests can expect a "Wickedly" fun evening with live music, food, drinks, surprise animal encounters, comedy and magic shows, rides and more. 

Each year the event will change themes and is for adults 21-years-old or older. Through this event, guests have an opportunity to support the zoo's mission including its animals and pushing conservation efforts. 

“We are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage with our guests, and RendeZOO is a perfect example of that,” said Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Senior Vice President of External Affairs Brian Harman in a news release. “This event is all about having fun while enjoying a ‘Wild Evening For Good’—bringing people together for an exciting evening while supporting the Columbus Zoo’s mission. With a fresh theme each year, RendeZOO will remind guests ‘There’s no place like the Columbus Zoo’ as they experience it like never before. We can’t wait to kick off this year’s event and celebrate with our community while together we make an impact for wildlife conservation.”

Guests can also purchase a VIP ticket for more exclusive access throughout the event and even a pre-event reception at the zoo's Adventure Cove region. These guests will receive a private sea lion training demonstration, up-close animal encounters, entertainment by Honey and Blue and reserved seating for live music and comedy. 

Tickets are on sale now, with an early bird deal running through March 2. With the deal, general admission tickets cost $135. Normal pricing for general admission tickets, on sale until May 17, is $150. There is also a limited availability for the VIP experience tickets, $500.