2023 Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/30/2023
EXPERIENCE OUR BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION!
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 continues to grow. For our 54th year, we’re adding beautiful new décor to enhance your holiday experience. And the best part is it’s all included with regular admission!
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
- Extra Opportunities to Visit Santa: Meet the Kris Kringle in Santa’s Study warmed by Peterman Brothers from 5pm until close. Or escape to the tropics to see Vacation Santa from 3-9 pm at Flights of Fancy. With the help of his flamingo flock and some holiday magic, the Jolly Old Elf can be in two places at once to greet even more children this year. Visits with Santa continue through Dec. 23.
- Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen: Visit with Mrs. Claus and help decorate cookies through Dec. 30.
- Santa’s Barn: See Santa’s sleigh and a few of his reindeer through Dec. 30.
- Polar Pathway: Have your camera ready to remember the moment you step inside the glittering tunnel and are surrounded in glowing lights! Look for the one-way entry through the tunnel this year.
- Storytime with Sprinkles & Holly: Meet our new holiday characters, Sprinkles and Holly, and enjoy their nightly storytelling outside of Cafe on the Commons.
- Penguin Encounter: Get up close to these winter-ready birds from 6-8pm (animal and weather dependent).
- Tinsel Tavern: Enjoy holiday-themed cocktails featuring Hotel Tango spirits and wines from Daniel’s Vineyard.
- Mirror Maze: Laugh your way through the fun twists and turns of the Mirror Maze!
Download our event map and discover all that Christmas at the Zoo has to offer.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Indianapolis ZooLocation:
1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46222United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(317) 630-2001Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
12/30/2023
Time:
5 - 9 PM
OPEN UNTIL 10PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Price:
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