Gift of Lights starts Friday, November 27

Gift Of Lights 2020

Join us for the Gift of Lights, a special holiday lights event 5-9 pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 27 through December 20.

Due to health and safety concerns, we are requiring timed entry tickets this year, and visitors age 8 and over will need to wear a mask to enter the Zoo and when social distancing is not feasible.

Visit the website for timed entry tickets.

Regular admission for The Gift of Lights is $10 for adults ages 15 and up, $5 for children 3-14, and babies 2 and under are free. Admission for Zoo Members is $7 for adults and $3 for children.

Members will need to register HERE before reserving tickets to get the member discount.

Masks will be required for entry to the Zoo, inside buildings, and whenever you can't socially distance appropriately outside.

Tickets are not refundable.

CyberMonday + GivingZOOday

This fall, we're offering a Cyber Monday membership deal and incentives for GivingZOOday.

Your donation to the Zoo helps us feed animals, save species, support community, and build the future. Together, we can make a difference at the Zoo! THANK YOU!!

When you buy any level of membership on CyberMonday, you'll receive 2 attraction tickets, no code necessary.

If you buy a membership and donate at least $50 to the Zoo's annual fund on CyberMonday, use coupon code GZDEarly to get $5 off your membership.

On GivingZOOday, all donors will be entered to win a unique Animal Adoption Package.

There are also incentives at certain levels! Donors of $50+ will receive 2 tickets to Gift of Lights 2020; donors of $100+ will receive 2 tickets to Gift of Lights 2020 and 2 attraction tickets; and donors of $250+ will receive 2 tickets to Gift of Lights 2020, 2 attraction tickets, and a wooden rhino puzzle. Plus, if you choose to give monthly, you'll receive monthly postcards from our Potawatomi Zoo animals for one year.

Support the Zoo's mission at /togetherwegive

Check out Zoo Memberships at /join

Special Gift of Lights Attractions

Santa will be in front of the Red Barn every night of Gift of Lights from 6-8 pm.

Special guest Elsa will visit the Zoo on Sundays from 6-8 pm.

The Holiday Train Ride is $4 per rider and includes a fun holiday toy and hot chocolate sample, plus lights around the Zoo train route. Tickets for the Train Ride are available for purchase in the Zoo entry or Gift Shop.