Mon., Dec. 28 - Tue., Dec. 29, 2026

Fri., Jan. 1 - Fri., Jan. 2, 2026

Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! Join us during weekends in December for a jolly good time filled with holiday crafts, photo ops, special appearances, 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:
  • 10:30 – 3:30 – Arts & crafts
  • 11:00 – 1:00 – Appearances by Steve the penguin mascot
  • 1:00 – Storytime with Steve the penguin mascot

All activities will be held in the Penguin Education Center

Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holiday Characters
  • 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.