New Year’s Eve at Noon

Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! Join us as we welcome the New Year with a New Year’s Eve celebration at noon on Thursday, December 31st.

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

Purchase Zoo Admission

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 10:30 – 3:30 – Arts & crafts
• 11:00 – 1:00 – Music by Jarrett Rettman
• 12:00 – Ring in the new year during NOON at the Zoo! Join us as we count down towards the New Year with a piñata full of candy
• 1:00 – Storytime with Red Panda mascot

All activities will be held at the Penguin Education Center

Throughout the Zoo:

• Train Rides
• Carousel Rides
• Winter Themed Education Stations
• Keeper Chats
• Penguin Feeding Narrations at 10:30am and 3:30pm
• Animal Experiences or Ambassador

All activities are subject to change without notice

Recycle Your Holiday Lights:

Looking to get rid of old holiday lights? The Zoo can help! As part of our sustainability initiatives, the Zoo is accepting old holiday lights so that they can be recycled properly. Lights will be accepted through January 31, 2027.

Learn More

($) – Additional cost
Questions? Please reach out to our team by emailing tickets@marylandzoo.org.