Fri., Dec. 11, 2026

Celebrate the season at our 21+ holiday party at the Zoo! This December, enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday activities, music, a charcuterie board, and plenty of cheer. Try your hand at mixing a seasonal cocktail with guidance from expert bartenders, then spend the night toasting, laughing, and making merry with friends. It’s the perfect way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year!

What to Expect:

  • Mixology class: Learn how to make a holly jolly cocktail
  • Festive crafts
  • Animal Ambassadors: Meet and greet & photo ops!
  • Ornament swap: Bring an ornament, new or old, to swap with other guests
  • Spiked hot cocoa bar
  • Ugly sweater contest
  • Two (2) drink tickets: Wine, soft drinks, and water available
  • And more: Holiday trivia, charcuterie, photo booth, karaoke

Tickets:

  • Member: $80
  • Non-Member: $85

Must be 21+ to attend.

More Information:

  • This event does not include Zoo admission.
  • This event is indoors on our Mansion House Porch.
  • Check-in begins at 5:50pm. The first mixology class begins at 6:25pm. Please be sure to arrive on time to enjoy all the fun!
  • Please remember a valid form of photo ID. Guests without a valid 21+ photo ID will not be served alcohol. Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Each group will be split randomly for the three mixology time slots. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to seat your entire party together, but we will do our best to accommodate.
  • Event details will be emailed to the ticket purchaser 24 – 48 hours prior to the event.


ZOO MEMBERS! Enter your membership number in the “discount” code at checkout to receive $5 off each and every ticket type thanks to our friends at CFG Bank. Learn more about becoming a member of the Maryland Zoo!