Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! Join us for fun craft making, a scavenger hunt, and holiday storytime. Don’t miss out on the memories waiting to be made!

Plus, guests are encouraged to wear their holiday pajamas or other festive attire. Don’t miss out on the merry memories waiting to be made!

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

Purchase Zoo Admission

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • 10:00 – 3:30 – Kids Craft Station: Reindeer Ornaments
  • 12:00 – Storytime with Mrs. Claus
  • 12:30 – 3:30 – Visits and photo ops with Santa

All activities will be held at the Meeting Barn in the Farmyard

Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holiday Characters in Holiday Sleigh
  • Giving Trees – pick an ornament off the tree and give a gift or donation to the Zoo in support of the animals and conservation education efforts.
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
  • Write Letters to Santa and drop in the North Pole Mailbox
  • Train Rides
  • Carousel Rides
  • Wildlife Quest VR featuring the film Elf Power ($)
  • 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.

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