Celebrate the magic of the season with Holly-Days at the Zoo! In early December, the Grumpy Grinch will be paying us a visit. Join us all weekend for a jolly good time filled with holiday crafts and so much more.

Plus, guests are encouraged to wear ugly holiday sweaters. Don’t miss out on the merry memories waiting to be made!

Holly-Days are free with Zoo admission or membership.

Purchase Zoo Admission

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • 10:00 – 3:30 – Kids Craft Station: Snowman Windsocks (Meeting Barn in Farmyard)
  • 11:00 – Storytime with Grumpy Grinch, “I Am Cindy-Lou Who”
  • 12:30 – 3:30 – Visits and photo ops with Santa
Throughout the Zoo:
  • Photo ops with Holiday Characters in Sleigh
  • Giving Trees – pick an ornament off the tree and give a gift or donation to the Zoo to support the animal collection and conservation education efforts.
  • Heart 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.