ZooLights at the National Zoo

Fri Nov 21, 2025 - Sat Jan 3, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 3, 2026.
Also on December 3, 2025, December 4, 2025, December 18, 2025, December 22, 2025, December 23, 2025, December 29, 2025, December 30, 2025.
5:00pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: $9; Children (2 and under) Free; Parking $30
Location:
Smithsonian's National Zoo
202-633-3045
3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC,
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This annual festive event features a variety of attractions including light shows, musical performances, inflatable slides, a train ride, and an outdoor market. ZooLights does not feature animals, and all indoor exhibits are closed. Attractions may not be open when temperatures are 35 degrees or below. 

Adults-Only Night: Wednesday, December 17

Member Nights: Tuesday - Thursday,  December 9-11

Parking is available for pre-purchase online at $30 per vehicle.

Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.