The ZooLights powered by Pepco is back at the National Zoo. It begins Friday night, Nov. 29 and will open every evening from 5:00-9:00 p.m. until New Year’s Day.

ZooLights features more than 500,000 holiday lights, musical performances and Panda Clause who appears in a giant snowglobe. There is also a gingerbread competition, carousel and choo-choo train rides throughout the season.

ZooLights will be open every night except December 24, 25, and 31. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the National Zoo’s ZooLights page for more information.

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