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 …
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Jan 21, 2025
A fun 1.5 hours of zoolight. The different animals look really cool but they all concrete in a very short walk. So if you go with small kids they see everything very quickly and are ready to leave (c… Full review by adventix
Dec 21, 2024
Impressive display of lighted trees combined with all your Zoo characters. It tends to be crowed but you’re walking so you can view at your own pace and level of interest. Fun for all and a good wa… Full review by Bill W
Oct 6, 2023
Very beautiful and a sight to be seen!! This year will cost $6 due to enhanced security. But totally worth it. I am from that area. If you hunt the side streets around the zoo you will find side stre… Full review by Exploration546274
The website gives hours until 6 pm and that is last admittance. Just to clarify if we arrive at 5:45, what time do we have to leave the zoo?
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Zoo staff start going around and asking people to leave the animal exhibits at 6:00, but the area where the lights and other activities are will still be open until 8pm.