Gift of Lights

efficiently powered by Indiana Michigan Power

Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2023 | starting at 5 pm

The Gift of Lights is open Fridays, Saturdays, 5-9 pm, and Sundays 5-8 pm, November 24-December 23.

Visit the Zoo for this beautiful holiday lights celebration, a new winter tradition for families. Enjoy a wonderland of lights and seasonal activities designed to delight children of all ages at this special time of year. Visit Santa, ride the train, and make memories that will last a lifetime. This year, we’ll have two of Santa’s reindeer for you to meet!

Regular Adult Admission (15-61): $12
Regular Child Admission (3-14): $8

Zoo Member Adult Admission: $10
Zoo Member Child Admission: $6

Senior Admission (62+): $8

Babies 0-2 years: Free

Meet the Reindeer: Free!
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus: Free!

Zoo Train: $3 per person over 2 years
Giraffe Feeding $3 per 2 pieces of lettuce (available until half an hour before close)
Attraction passes may be used for these two attractions.

Make your Gift of Lights experience even more special!

These are limited ticket experiences, and may sell out.

Crafting With The Creatures: Learn more and register HERE

Sloth Encounter: Learn more and register HERE SOLD OUT

Sponsored by:

Gift of Lights

efficiently powered by Indiana Michigan Power

Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2023 | starting at 5 pm

The Gift of Lights is open Fridays, Saturdays, 5-9 pm, and Sundays 5-8 pm, November 24-December 23.

Visit the Zoo for this beautiful holiday lights celebration, a new winter tradition for families. Enjoy a wonderland of lights and seasonal activities designed to delight children of all ages at this special time of year. Visit Santa, ride the train, and make memories that will last a lifetime. This year, we’ll have two of Santa’s reindeer for you to meet!

Regular Adult Admission (15-61): $12
Regular Child Admission (3-14): $8

Zoo Member Adult Admission: $10
Zoo Member Child Admission: $6

Senior Admission (62+): $8

Babies 0-2 years: Free

Meet the Reindeer: Free!
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus: Free!

Zoo Train: $3 per person over 2 years
Giraffe Feeding $3 per 2 pieces of lettuce (available until half an hour before close)
Attraction passes may be used for these two attractions.

Make your Gift of Lights experience even more special!

These are limited ticket experiences, and may sell out.

Crafting With The Creatures: Learn more and register HERE

Sloth Encounter: Learn more and register HERE SOLD OUT

Sponsored by:

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 300,000 annual visitors to see.