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March to the Cincinnati Zoo and save a waddle of cash! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals during Penguin Days, with half-price Zoo admission every day. Every weekend, guests can watch penguins, polar bears and even elephants enjoy the winter weather in their own way during a variety of animal enrichment activities.  Plus, enjoy heated indoor animal habitats throughout the park. Penguin Parades return at 11 am on Saturdays & Sundays, with special walks on MLK Day (Jan. 20) and Presidents’ Day (Feb. 17). Please note: It must be below 50 degrees for the penguins to walk.

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink measures 70′ x 150′ and sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton.  With its appeal to both young and old, the experience of skating at the MetroParks Ice Rink is fast becoming a holiday tradition for Miami Valley families looking for something fun to do together, and with its location along the riverfront, the MetroParks Ice Rink also is a great way to experience the outdoors during cooler weather.

Offering season-long, family-friendly experiences for skaters of all ages. MetroParks Ice Rink has beautiful views of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton and is the region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink. Get active on the ice and treat your out-of-town guests to a seasonal skate to kick off the countdown to the holidays.