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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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
Jan 7, 2020
great light displays. Area was a little small for the amount of travel I had to do to get here from SIlver Spring. Nice time and great value for a free public event Full review by Sightsee440234
Dec 30, 2019
We loved it. The long, curving main walkway was lined with lights on the trees, lit animal shapes and creative extras. They bring in food trucks and all their regular food venues are open for the o… Full review by dawnfromseattle
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.
Jan 7, 2020
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