National Zoo kicks off holiday season with ZooLights

WASHINGTON - 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