ZooLights

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008 USA

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Opens Sat 5p

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ZooLights is a free event held at the National Zoo each year. From November's light-up launch day into early January, evenings at the zoo become a lot brighter. Colorful fairly lights are strung up around its paths and rest areas, with glowing animal and creature sculptures set around the park. Delightful for children especially, there is a light show set to music to be enjoyed each night. Everyone can appreciate the live musical performances scattered through the festivities, along with holiday stalls set up for shopping, getting a quick bite, or warming hands around hot cider or cocoa. Over 500,000 (environmentally-friendly!) LED lights dazzle, making the park a wonderland.

Reviewed by
Paola A.

January 11, 2023

Super cute experience! Came here with my 3 year old and parents (whom are senior citizens) and they had a blast! We entered through the back to which they had a workshop for kids with a mad... Read more

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Kwame S.

December 22, 2023

Unfortunately, I left ZooLights underwhelmed. There was a decent attempt for this experience, but I think the execution could have been better. For two adults, I think it took us about 30 minutes... Read more

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Tiffanie S.

December 16, 2023

I have a very sad kiddo tonight. We attended zoo lights at the national zoo from 2014-2019. It was amazing! Lots of music, games, slides, a train and best of all (for animal lovers like my kiddo)... Read more

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