National Zoo kicks off holiday season with ZooLights

The Smithsonian National Zoo kicked off the holiday season with ZooLights on Friday.

The holiday light exhibit features glowing lantern animals and displays throughout the zoo grounds. Visitors can take a train ride, listen to festive music, and enjoy seasonal treats.

ZooLights tickets are $6 per person. More details are available online.

2024 ZooLights Schedule

Week 1: Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24

Week 2: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 1

Week 3: Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8

Week 4: Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15

Week 5: Thursday, Dec. 19 – Monday, Dec. 23

Week 6: Thursday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Dec. 30

Week 7: Friday, Jan. 3 – Saturday, Jan. 4

Member Nights: Thursday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 12, Thursday, Jan. 2

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National Zoo kicks off holiday season with ZooLights

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