November 30 – December 1| 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for a weekend of seasonal cheer as we unveil our festive holiday decorations! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with joyful music, delicious seasonal food and beverages—including cozy hot cocoa. Jumpstart your holiday shopping at our Zoo pop-up shop, and enjoy complimentary sustainable gift wrapping for your purchases. Plus, be enchanted by magical snow flurries and exciting live performances by local organizations!

Bring your family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays with fun activities and festive entertainment throughout the Zoo. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season!

What to Expect:

• Festive Decor: Stroll through the Zoo and take in the twinkling holiday decorations that bring the season to life.
• Delicious Treats: Warm up with holiday-themed food and drinks available for purchase, including our fan-favorite hot cocoa.
• Shop Local: Find unique holiday gifts at our Zoo pop-up shop and enjoy free sustainable gift wrapping with your purchase.
• Live Performances: Enjoy special performances from local groups like Encore Dance Studio on 11/30 and Cirque Athletics on 12/1, with more to come!
• Zoo Teen Stations: Get crafty with holiday-themed activities, including making sustainable ornaments and wrapping paper.
• Photo Opportunities: Capture your holiday memories with our festive photo spots.
• Holiday Music: Let cheerful holiday tunes fill the air as you explore the Zoo.
• Letters to Santa: Drop off your letters to Santa at the North Pole Express mailbox.
• Snow Flurries: Experience the magic of snow flurries throughout your visit!

Come celebrate the holidays in style with us—it’s a weekend of festive fun you won’t want to miss!

Free with Zoo admission.