The Gift of Lights, efficiently powered by Indiana Michigan Power, begins on Friday, November 25.

This holiday tradition is every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5-9 pm, and ends on December 18. Don’t miss the chance to see the lights and make wonderful memories with family and friends.

Admission to The Gift of Lights is $11 for adults and $6 for seniors and children. Babies 2 and under are free. Zoo Member admission is discounted to $8 for adults and $4 for children. This year, the Potawatomi Holiday Express train is $3 per rider over 2.

Santa will be at the Zoo every night from 6-8 pm in the River Run Yurt by the otters. It’s free to visit Santa!

The Gift of Lights is generously sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power, UFP Industries of Granger, and Meijer.

Advance tickets are available online, but they're not required.

Learn more and buy tickets HERE

Zoo Fun At Home!

Keep the holiday mood alive with our Falalala Fun Box, full of Zoo and holiday themed fun.

Each box has the necessary materials and instructions to do a Zoo and winter themed science experiment, craft, and a scavenger hunt at home, plus an animal plush and a painting by one of our awesome Virginia opossum Ambassador Animals!

Boxes ordered online are $45 and include shipping. Boxes can also be purchased in the Gift Shop during The Gift of Lights for $40.

Zoo Members, sign in for a 10% discount.

Learn More and Order HERE!

Meet A Porcupine

This year, we’re offering a special North American porcupine Animal Encounter! Meet our big, sweet boy, Humvee and learn about porcupines in the wild. You’ll also have the opportunity to feed Humvee part of his Zoo-approved diet. Only 10 people will be able to attend each encounter, so don’t wait too long to sign up.

This encounter is available November 26, December 3, December 10, and December 17 at 6 pm. It's $35 per person. Admission to The Gift Of Lights is included.

Zoo Members, sign in for a 10% discount.

Learn More and Register HERE!

The Zoo’s newest Ambassador Animal is a young female opossum named Pipperment Blossom Opossum! She was found in the wild with an injury and rehabilitated by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. However, when it came time to release her, she was too friendly, and didn’t avoid people. It’s important for wild animals to steer clear of humans, so the decision was made to find her a safe home.

Pipperment Blossom Opossum will visit programs at the Zoo and off-site, and help us teach conservation. We’re so thrilled to have her here at the Zoo!