Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In December, join us for jolly fun with crafts, photo opportunities, story time, and so much more. 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: Tactile Christmas Tree (Meeting Barn in Farmyard)
  • 11:00 – Storytime with Mrs. Claus, “The Christmas Quiet Book”
  • 12:30 – 3:30 – Visits and photo ops with Santa
  • 12:30 – 4: 00 – Quiet Room for Guests with Sensory needs at Penguin Education Center Classroom
Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holiday Characters 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
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
  • Write Letters to Santa and drop in North Pole Mailbox
  • Train Rides
  • Carousel Rides
  • Wildlife Quest VR featuring the film Elf Power ($)
  • Winter 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.