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Gift of Lights
Presented by Indiana Michigan Power
Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025 | starting at 5 pm
The Gift of Lights is open Fridays, Saturdays, 5-9 pm, and Sundays 5-8 pm, November 28-December 28.
Visit the Zoo for this beautiful holiday lights celebration, a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Enjoy twinkling lights, visit Santa, sip hot chocolate, and so much more during The Gift of Lights.
A full, seasonal menu of food, hot drinks, and adult beverages is available in The Lodge café. Visitors can also ride the Zoo train (weather permitting) and feed the giraffes inside the giraffe barn visitor center.
Enjoy a wonderland of seasonal activities, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Santa will be in the River Run Yurt behind the otter habitat every night starting at 5 pm.
“Princess Elsa” will be at the Zoo every Friday and Sunday from 6-8 pm.
Giraffe feeding will take place in the Laidig Giraffe Conservation Center visitor center. Giraffe feeding is $3 for 2 pieces of lettuce and will be available until half an hour before the Zoo closes.
The Civic Theatre will have performances on Saturday, December 13, and Friday, December 19.
You can also schedule Crafting With The Creatures or add a holiday Animal Encounter to your Gift of Lights experience!
Admission
Regular Adult (ages 15+): $14
Regular Child (ages 3-14): $12
Babies 2 and under: Free
Discounted Zoo Member tickets are available at the Zoo during the event.
Zoo Member Adult (ages 18+): $10
Zoo Member Child (ages 3-17): $8
Babies 2 and under: Free
Gift of Lights
Presented by Indiana Michigan Power
Nov. 28-Dec. 28, 2025 | starting at 5 pm
The Gift of Lights is open Fridays, Saturdays, 5-9 pm, and Sundays 5-8 pm, November 28-December 28.
Visit the Zoo for this beautiful holiday lights celebration, a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Enjoy twinkling lights, visit Santa, sip hot chocolate, and so much more during The Gift of Lights.
A full, seasonal menu of food, hot drinks, and adult beverages is available in The Lodge café. Visitors can also ride the Zoo train (weather permitting) and feed the giraffes inside the giraffe barn visitor center.
Enjoy a wonderland of seasonal activities, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Santa will be in the River Run Yurt behind the otter habitat every night starting at 5 pm.
“Princess Elsa” will be at the Zoo every Friday and Sunday from 6-8 pm.
Giraffe feeding will take place in the Laidig Giraffe Conservation Center visitor center. Giraffe feeding is $3 for 2 pieces of lettuce and will be available until half an hour before the Zoo closes.
The Civic Theatre will have performances on Saturday, December 13, and Friday, December 19.
You can also schedule Crafting With The Creatures or add a holiday Animal Encounter to your Gift of Lights experience!
Admission
Regular Adult (ages 15+): $14
Regular Child (ages 3-14): $12
Babies 2 and under: Free
Discounted Zoo Member tickets are available at the Zoo during the event.
Zoo Member Adult (ages 18+): $10
Zoo Member Child (ages 3-17): $8
Babies 2 and under: Free
Join our Alpha Pack!
Become a Corporate Sponsor or Event Sponsor at the $5,000 level or higher, and in addition to the regular benefits of sponsorship, you’ll receive special Alpha Pack recognition on “Thank You” sponsor signage prominently displayed in the Zoo plaza for more than 365,000 annual visitors to see.
