Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In early December, the Grumpy Grinch will be paying us a visit. Join us all weekend for a jolly good time filled with holiday crafts and so much more.

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

Purchase Zoo Admission

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • 10:00 – 3:30 – Kids Craft Station: Layered heart ornament
  • 11:00 – Storytime with the Grumpy Grinch
  • 12:30 – 2:00 – Visits and photo ops with the Grinch

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

Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holiday characters in 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.
  • Heart Scavenger Hunt
  • Write Letters to Santa and drop in 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.