# Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights 2026

> Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights in Indianapolis, Indiana: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/indianapolis-zoo-christmas-at-the-zoo/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

The Indianapolis Zoo's long-running holiday event strings lights along the zoo's paths in the evenings, with tigers, penguins, sea lions and Santa's reindeer to visit, hot cocoa and Santa's Magic Cottage. It runs nightly from late November to early January except on the major holidays.

| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Thu, Dec 31, Fri, Jan 1 |
| Hours | Not published yet The lights start at 5 pm every open night; the closing time is not on the event page. Dec 2 and Dec 16 are low-sensory evenings. |
| Tickets | Not published yet |
| Type | Zoo lights |
| Where | Indianapolis Zoo in White River State Park, just west of downtown, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 |

Checked on [Indianapolis Zoo](https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/events/christmas-at-the-zoo/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights

### When is Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25, Thu, Dec 31, Fri, Jan 1.

### Is Indianapolis Zoo Christmas Lights a drive-through?

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

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