ZooLights
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/04/2025
This holiday season, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is transforming into an enchanting winter wonderland with ZooLights!
Now in its 16th year, this annual holiday light spectacular welcomes visitors to walk down festive pathways and explore immersive displays throughout the Zoo. Marvel at glowing lantern animals in their dazzling habitats, watch live nightly musical performances, take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, sample sweet and savory seasonal treats, and check gifts off your holiday shopping lists at our Asia Trail, Panda Plaza and Great Cats stores.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
- Week 1: Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24
- Week 2: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 1
- Week 3: Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8
- Week 4: Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15
- Week 5: Thursday, Dec. 19 – Monday, Dec. 23
- Week 6: Thursday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Dec. 30
- Week 7: Friday, Jan. 3 – Saturday, Jan. 4
- Member Nights: Thursday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 12, Thursday, Jan. 2
ZooLights does not feature the Zoo’s animals. All indoor animal exhibits will be closed to allow animals to get a full night’s rest.
Proceeds from this event directly benefit animal care and conservation science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Smithsonian's National ZooLocation:
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC, 20008United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
202-633-4888Contact name:
Pamela Baker-Masson- Associate Director of Communications and Exhibits
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
01/04/2025
Time:
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sundays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Price:
$6 tickets (for all guests, including children over 2 years old)
$30 parking pass (per single-family vehicle)
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service