Christmas at the Zoo
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Where: 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana
When: November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026, select evenings
Hours: Evenings
Cost: free
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The Indianapolis Zoo in White River State Park glows with more than a million lights on select evenings, and winter-hardy animals like seals, walruses and tigers stay visible after dark. Admission is included with regular zoo tickets, and 2025 added sensory-friendly nights with softened sound and lighting.