Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for an appearance from a princess who will host a special storytime and be available for photos. Don’t miss out on the merry memories waiting to be made!

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • 10:00 – 3:30 – Kids Craft Station: Build the Snowman
  • 11:00 – Storytime with a princess, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman”
  • 12:30 – 3:30 – Visits and photo ops with Santa
Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops at Holiday Sleigh
  • Photo ops with Princess at Penguin Education Center
  • Giving Tree – pick an ornament off the tree and give a gift or donation to the Zoo to support the animal collection and conservation education efforts
  • Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
  • Write Letters to Santa and drop in North Pole Mailbox
  • Train Rides
  • Carousel Rides
  • Wildlife Quest VR featuring the film Elf Power ($)
  • Holiday Themed Education Stations
  • Keeper Chats
  • Penguin Feeding Narrations at 10:30am and 3:30pm
  • Animal Experiences or Ambassador
  • Face painting at Penguin Education Center

All activities are subject to change without notice.

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