The colorful glow of Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back for 2022!
Join the thousands of visitors who make ZooLights, powered by Pepco, a part of their annual holiday tradition. A free, ticketed, event, ZooLights includes live music performances, tasty winter treats and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping. Environmentally friendly LED lights and dozens of glowing animal lanterns transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland!
WEEK 1 | Nov. 25, 26, 27 | Friday to Sunday
WEEK 2 | Dec. 2, 3, 4 | Friday to Sunday
WEEK 3 | Dec. 9, 10, 11 | Friday to Sunday
WEEK 4 & 5 | Dec. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 | Friday to Friday
WEEK 6 | Dec. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 | Monday to Friday
Please note: ZooLights does not feature the Zoo’s animals. All indoor animal exhibits will be closed to allow animals to get a full night’s rest. Last admittance to ZooLights is at 8:30 p.m.