Gleaming lights on wintery nights await you this holiday season!
A new family tradition, Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo begins in Santa’s Cottage with the opportunity to meet Santa himself. Guests can then journey into the Zoo and walk among a dazzling display of nearly one-million lights, attend a dance party and nightly tree-lighting hosted by Santa’s elves, toast s’mores, ride the Evergreen Express, decorate sugar cookies with festive favorites, and even get nose-to-nose with Santa’s reindeer! Indiana Family Farm, Central Zoo, Coastal Cove, Red Panda Ridge and parts of Australian Adventure will be open for guests to walkabout.
Tickets are available now for this enchanting event!
Wild Lights will be open Friday, November 28 to Sunday, January 4.
- Closed on December 24 and December 25
- Sunday-Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Ticketing Information
Exclusive early-elf tickets are available until November 9, 2025.
Fort Wayne Zoo members can enjoy a $2 discount by logging into their member portal at the time of purchase.
For any questions on ticketing information, call Guest Services at 260-427-6800 or email us.
Exclusive early-elf discounts are available until November 9, 2025. Ages 1 and under are free.
- Early-elf discount Admission:
Zoo Member Admission: $8
General Admission: $10 - Admission after November 9:
Zoo Member Admission: $10
General Admission $12
Fort Wayne LightFest is made possible through a partnership with Blue Jacket.
