Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for jolly fun with crafts, photo opportunities, story time, and so much more. 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: Tactile Penguins
  • 12:00 – Story time
  • 12:00 – 2:00 – Visits and photo ops with Santa’s Friends

All activities will be held at the Penguin Education Center

Throughout the Zoo:
  • Calming space available at the Meeting Barn in the Farmyard
  • Photo opportunities
  • Giving Tree – pick an ornament off the tree and give a gift or donation to the Zoo in support of the animal collection and conservation education efforts
  • 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/animal ambassador

All activities are subject to change without notice.

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