The Gift of Lights returns to the Potawatomi Zoo from November 25 through December 18, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 - 9 p.m.

“The Gift of Lights has become a great tradition here at the Zoo, and we’re pleased to give people the opportunity to be outside with friends and family this holiday season,” says Josh Sisk, executive director of the Potawatomi Zoo. “Every year, the staff sets up even more lights and decorations, and we can’t wait for our visitors and members to share the joy of seeing the lights around the Zoo.”

Admission is $11 for adults 15 and older, $6 for children 3-14 and free for babies 2 and under.

Admission for Zoo members is $8 for adults, $4 for children.

Santa will be in the River Run Yurt every night from 6-8 p.m.

The Potawatomi Zoo Holiday Express train tickets are $3, 2 years and under are free.

The Congo Café will be open with hot drinks and a limited menu and the Otter Outpost will be open with snacks, beverages, and special seasonal adult drinks.

The Round Barn Monkey Bar will be open as weather permits with seasonal adult drinks and snacks.

The Zoo Learning Center and Laidig Giraffe Conservation Center will be open to visitors during The Gift of Lights.

For the health and safety of our animals and visitors, some parts of the Zoo are closed after dark and in cold weather.