New Year’s Eve at Noon

Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! Join us as we welcome the New Year with a New Year’s Eve celebration at noon on Tuesday, December 31 inside Penguin Education Station.

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM:
  • Kids Crafts: Decorate party hat and toast to the New Year
  • Face painting
  • New Year photo op
  • Music
• 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM:
  • Countdown to Noon with a special treat

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.