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Zoo Lights at the National Zoo: A Photo Safari on Nighttime Photography!

Washington Photo Safari
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Capture the magic of illuminated animal displays and festive lights while honing your nighttime photography skills. Learn to work with tripods, adjust F/Stops, shutter speeds, and White Balance to create striking images. Explore glowing lanterns, vibrant flowers, and animated displays, all while enjoying live music and seasonal treats. Transform a stroll through dazzling lights into a photographic adventure.

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  • 3001 Connecticut Avenue , Washington, DC
  • 2 hours
Zoo Lights at the National Zoo: A Photo Safari on Nighttime Photography!

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Mon. Dec 28, 2026, 4:20pm ET

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Spend an evening  learning the techniques of nighttime photography, working with tripods in Manual Mode and making adjustments to your F/Stops, shutter speeds and White Balance to create everything from glowing trees with twinkling lights to abstract images!

Journey through magical displays of glowing animal lanterns, watch live musical performances, sip hot cocoa and other festive treats, and explore the Zoo under the dazzling glow of one million environmentally-friendly LED lights.

The colorful animal displays – both static and animated – flowers and insects all along the journey through the zoo’s pathways, ensure that there is plenty to photograph, everywhere you look!

Meet in front of Zoolights sign at 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
  • Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
  • No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Washington Photo Safari

Washington Photo Safari offers half-day and full-day photo courses in Washington, D.C. and other cities, providing participants with extensive tips on camera use, composition, lighting, and more. Both beginner and advanced photographers are welcome, and any type of camera, including smartphones, is acceptable.

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