Credit: Jim Jenkins / Smithsonian's National Zoo

Dates: November 23-January 1. Closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Held Rain or Shine

ZooLights at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is a winter holiday event displaying thousands of sparkling lights featuring sculptures of many of the Zoo’s most popular animals. Visitors at ZooLights will enjoy winter-themed activities, a laser light show, musical performances, train rides, tubing and animal exhibits. Visitors can warm up inside the animal houses and enjoy nocturnal animals.