Holiday lights · Washington
ZooLights at the National Zoo
Open Nov 20–22, Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, 11–13, 16, 18–23, 26–30 and Jan 2–3. Dec 16 is adults only. A $6 Zoo Choo Choo train and a $6 maze are extra.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Mon–Sat 5–9pm, Sun 5–8pm+ Calendar
Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.
Every year
Next datesNov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Time of yearNovember to January
- Price in 2026$10 per person; parking $30 in advance
This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.
Where
- Smithsonian’s National Zoo3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008Open in Maps ↗
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