Thousands of twinkling lights, bonfires, and visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House.
Every seasonal event we run, all year round — the next one up is first.
Nov 27 – Dec 26, 2026
Admission $6
Thousands of twinkling lights, bonfires, and visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House.
Want the zoo to yourselves? Private Christmas Lights nights
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Feb 12 – Feb 13, 2027
Admission $6
A bonfire date night at the zoo — after dark, with the animals.
Mar 20 – Mar 27, 2027
Admission $6
Egg hunts, spring air, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Jul 23 – Jul 31, 2027
Admission $6
Christmas lights on a summer night — bonfires, marshmallows, and animals at dusk.
Every October
Admission $6
Spooky — not scary! Hayrides, bonfires, and treats after dark.
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3 Palms Zoo & Education Center · 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734