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 the Penguin Education Center.

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
    • Scavenger Hunt: Winter Nature Walk Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
    • Face painting
    • New Year photo op
    • Music
  • 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM:
    • Countdown to Noon with a special treat
  • 1:00 PM:
    • Story time in Penguin Education Center: The Night Before New Year’s
Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holly Bear in Sleigh
  • 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

All activities are subject to change without notice.

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