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Meet Santa and his elves inside Santa’s Magic Cottage! Kids can discover the magic key to the North Pole, share their holiday wishes with Santa and capture the perfect photo to remember the moment. Santa will be welcoming visitors during Christmas at the Zoo starting at 5pm. The line for Santa’s Magic Cottage will close 1 hour before closing.
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- Nov. 22 – Jan. 4, 2025 | Sun-Thu 5-9 pm & Fri-Sat 5-10 pm
- The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
PARKING
Parking at the Indianapolis Zoo is available on a first-come, first-served basis. On busy days, you may be directed to park in the Zoo’s South Lot on Harding Street where a shuttle service is available.
Daily Parking:
- Members – Free
- Non-Members – $10
- Large Vehicles (RVs and Campers – $20)
ACCESSIBILITY
Our values reflect that we welcome everyone and actively foster an environment of inclusion and understanding. We strive to make our facility and experiences welcoming and accessible for all our visitors.
We encourage individuals and groups with diverse needs to reach out to us before your visit so we can help you prepare for the best experience. See below for specific information about accommodations for individuals with sensory processing needs or differing physical needs, who are deaf or hard of hearing, who are blind or have low vision, or who are caring for others with physical or sensory needs.
If you require an accommodation that is not addressed below, please contact us so we can work to support your specific needs. Note that we will contact you within two business days of your request.
While you are at the Indianapolis Zoo, if you have any questions, concerns or needs, please see any Zoo team member or call 317-630-2001.
For more information about accessibility at the Zoo visit: https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/visit/accessibility/
The Indiana State Fairgrounds once again hosts Christmas Nights of Lights, Indy’s largest drive thru light show synchronized to music broadcasting through your car radio!
This holiday extravaganza features a winter wonderland of more than 80 trees representing individuals, families and companies from around Indiana. Don’t miss special programs and enhanced dining and shopping options, too.
Banish your bah humbugs! A Christmas Carol shines a light on the power of kindness and love in this uplifting tale of one man’s journey to redemption. As the weather turns cold, warm your heart with story and song at the IRT.
This beloved annual holiday tradition is a breathtaking model train display featuring eight G-scale trains traveling through spectacular landscapes and past famous landmarks of Indianapolis and the American West.
Explore a magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, loveable critters, and hands-on activities. Play, laugh, and make lifelong memories together in this one-of-a-kind indoor winter experience.
This winter, a captivating tradition continues as the Elevance Health Rink transforms into a mesmerizing ice-skating wonderland right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Holiday explorers, shoppers, and foodies will be able to enjoy Circle of Lights as the Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be festively lit all season long! Discover the magic that Downtown Indy has to offer!
Locals know it. Visitors quickly catch on. From visionary public art, live theatre, shops that are one-of-a-kind, chef-inspired food and drink restaurants, to historic neighborhoods and architecture, this is a place unlike any other.
Twinkling lights, a dazzling bandshell, and a fairy-tale scene! Step inside the enchanted Rathskeller Biergarten and experience an authentic German winter market, traditional food, live entertainment, and holiday celebrations from around the globe.
At the Indiana State Museum’s Celebration Crossing, you’ll discover an epic train ride on the Snowfall Express, a holiday buffet inside the L.S. Ayres Tea Room, a visit with Santa, and winter wonderland activities.
Indiana’s greatest holiday tradition returns this December! The celebration starts in the theatre lobby with festive decorations, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, melodies from the Wurlitzer organ and unique photo ops.
There’s no place like home (plate) for the holidays! The most wonderful event of the year is finally here. Our holiday programming includes a pancake breakfast, photo opportunity with Rowdie dressed as Santa Claus, face painting, crafts, and even a spirited evening of cheer with great bourbon.