Kwanzaa

Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for fun craft making, a scavenger hunt, and holiday storytime. Don’t miss out on the 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: Red, Green & Black Pasta Necklaces
• 10:00 – 3:30 – Kwanzaa Scavenger Hunt
• 11:00 – Storytime with Holly Bear, “The Night Before Kwanzaa”
• 1:00 – 2:00 – Join Grammy-nominated children’s entertainer, author and educator, Culture Queen, for a fun and interactive Kwanzaa program

Throughout the Zoo:

• Photo ops with Holly Bear in Sleigh
• 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
• Train Rides
• Carousel Rides
• Wildlife Quest VR featuring the film Elf Power ($)
• Donate canned food items for charity
• Holiday 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.