Christmas at the Zoo

Nov 22
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Indianapolis Zoo located in White River State Park
1200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Downtown

Overview

EXPERIENCE OUR BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION!

DA light sprinkling of snow and the glow of twinkling lights will fill the sky, creating a magical nighttime experience that has become one of Central Indiana’s most beloved holiday traditions.

Dating back to 1967, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. Year after year, Christmas at the Zoo presented by Indiana Members Credit Union continues to grow. For our 57th year, we’re adding beautiful new decor and experiences, to enhance your next holiday trip to the Zoo. And the best part is it’s all included with regular admission!

Hours:

  • Sun.-Thurs. - 5-9 pm
  • Fri.-Sat. - 5-10 pm
  • Closed November 28, December 24 and 25 and 31, and January 1

Map

Mapped location of Christmas at the Zoo

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, November 22
  • Sunday, November 23
  • Monday, November 24
  • Tuesday, November 25
  • Wednesday, November 26
  • Thursday, November 27
  • Friday, November 28
  • Saturday, November 29
  • Sunday, November 30
  • Monday, December 1
  • Tuesday, December 2
  • Wednesday, December 3
  • Thursday, December 4
  • Friday, December 5
  • Saturday, December 6
  • Sunday, December 7
  • Monday, December 8
  • Tuesday, December 9
  • Wednesday, December 10
  • Thursday, December 11
  • Friday, December 12
  • Saturday, December 13
  • Sunday, December 14
  • Monday, December 15
  • Tuesday, December 16
  • Wednesday, December 17
  • Thursday, December 18
  • Friday, December 19
  • Saturday, December 20
  • Sunday, December 21
  • Monday, December 22
  • Tuesday, December 23
  • Wednesday, December 24
  • Thursday, December 25
  • Friday, December 26
  • Saturday, December 27
  • Sunday, December 28
  • Monday, December 29
  • Tuesday, December 30
  • Wednesday, December 31
  • Thursday, January 1
  • Friday, January 2
  • Saturday, January 3
  • Sunday, January 4
  • Monday, January 5

Upcoming Events at Indianapolis Zoo located in White River State Park

Nov 22
Downtown
Christmas at the Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo located in White River State Park
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Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting from Nov 22, 2025, until Jan 5, 2026
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