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Jingle all the way to Christmas at the Zoo

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This is the 55th annual Christmas at the Zoo event.

Photo by Erik Markov

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Indy. Experience Christmas at the Zoo every day through Saturday, Dec. 30, and:

  • Explore the whimsical Santa’s Village
  • Meet Santa in his study + bake cookies with Mrs. Claus
  • See Santa’s reindeer and get up close with nightly Penguin Encounters
  • Watch arctic foxes, bears, sea lions, seals tigers + red pandas stay out late and enjoy their native weather

Christmas at the Zoo festivities run Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m., and 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The event is included with regular admission. The Indianapolis Zoo opens at 2 p.m. Meet your new family tradition.

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