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 Wednesday, December 31st.

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

Purchase Zoo Admission

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • 10:00 – 3:30 – Kids craft station
  • 12:00 – Ring in the new year during NOON at the Zoo! Join us as we count down towards the New Year
  • 2:00 – Story time with Holly Bear

All activities will be held at the Penguin Education Center

Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo opportunities
  • Giving tree – pick an ornament off the tree and give a gift or donation to the Zoo in support of the animals and conservation education efforts
  • Train rides
  • Carousel rides
  • Wildlife Quest VR featuring the film Elf Power ($)
  • Holiday-themed education stations
  • Keeper chats
  • Penguin feeding narrations at 10:30am and 3:30pm
  • Animal experiences/animal ambassador

All activities are subject to change without notice

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