ZooLights
Evening holiday light trail with animal lanterns, live music and festive treats at the National Zoo
Celebrate the holidays at ZooLights! Enjoy twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere as this beloved winter classic returns to the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Journey through magical displays of glowing animal lanterns, watch live musical performances, sip hot cocoa and other festive treats, and explore the Zoo under the dazzling glow of one million environmentally-friendly LED lights.
ZooLights is a family-friendly, conservation-minded holiday tradition — each visit helps support the Zoo’s mission to save species and protect habitats worldwide.
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Bat Week)
National Zoo
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Finding Fossils)
National Zoo
Tue 10 · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Gardens)
National Zoo
Tue 10 · 6:30 PM
LiteratureTalk
Book Talk: In the Company of Pandas with Dr. Brandie Smith
National Zoo
Tue 17 · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (National Take a Hike Day)
National Zoo
Tue 24 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Colors)
National Zoo
Tue 1 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Lichens)
National Zoo
Tue 8 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopAnimals
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Trees)
National Zoo
Tue 15 Dec · 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopAnimals
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Mangroves)
National Zoo
Tue 5 Jan · 9:30 AMFree
Exhibition
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Animal Diets)
National Zoo
Tue 5 Jan · 9:30 AMFree
Exhibition
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (World Waterfowl Day)
National Zoo
Tue 19 Jan · 9:30 AMFree
Exhibition
Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Animal Teeth)
National Zoo