# Zoo Lights at The Maryland Zoo > Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217 - Ages: All ages (paved paths accommodate strollers; sensory-friendly night offered in early December) - Price: Walk-thru: $22 adults, $18 children (ages 2–11), free under 2; Drive-thru: $36 per vehicle; train rides $5 additional per person. - Organizer: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Official page: https://www.marylandzoo.org/special-event/zoo-lights/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/zoo-lights-at-the-maryland-zoo--listing-6e3f81eb8de85109c8cd7767 ## About The Maryland Zoo in historic Druid Hill Park sparkles with holiday magic during Zoo Lights, transforming the zoo grounds into an enchanting winter spectacle adorned with more than 100,000 brilliant LED lights. Whimsical illuminated animal silhouettes glow through the trees—from towering 15-foot glowing giraffes and leaping cheetahs to shimmering polar bears and flocks of neon pink flamingos. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, gently rolling asphalt pathways wind throughout the illuminated zoo loop, accommodating strollers, double strollers, and wagons comfortably. • Family Activities: Bundle up for an evening spin aboard the historic Jones Falls Zephyr miniature train through a twinkling illuminated forest tunnel, take rides on the Endangered Species Carousel, roast marshmallows at outdoor s'mores fire pits, and sip piping hot cocoa. • Restrooms & Nursing: Heated indoor restrooms with changing stations are located at the Main Gate, Safari Pavilion, and Zoo Central. A quiet nursing room is available in the Main Gate Welcome Center. • Sensory Tips: Animal viewing is limited after dark for animal welfare, creating a calm, low-stress evening walk. 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