# Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights in Fort Wayne, Indiana: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/fort-wayne-zoo-wild-lights/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

The Fort Wayne Zoo glows with more than a million lights on select nights from mid-November to early January, with a nightly tree lighting, s'mores, a train ride and cookie decorating. Santa's Cottage is at the entrance.

| Dates | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 5:30 pm to 9 pm Friday to Sunday in November (plus Wed Nov 25), Wednesday to Sunday Dec 2 to 13, then daily from Dec 16 except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. $12 general admission, $10 for zoo members |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Fort Wayne Zoo in Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 |

Checked on [Fort Wayne Zoo](https://fwzoo.com/event/wild-lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights

### When is Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Mon, Nov 16, Tue, Nov 17, Wed, Nov 18, Thu, Nov 19, Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Thu, Nov 26, Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Mon, Dec 14, Tue, Dec 15, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

### How much are tickets for Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. $12 general admission, $10 for zoo members. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Fort Wayne Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a zoo lights event that you see on foot.

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