Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s stopping at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park along with Mrs. Claus to celebrate Holiday Fest! Join us on Saturday, December 6^th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a holly jolly good time. This event is free with regular zoo admission.

Twinkle the mischievous Monkey Elf and her “Monkeys on the Mantle” friends will once again be hiding around the Zoo for guests to find. When you spot a Monkey Elf, check them off on your holiday BINGO game card. Don’t forget to stop into the Mayan Restaurant and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus! You can drop off your letters to Santa or tell him your wish list in person. Before leaving the Zoo, kids can stop at the prize table in the gift shop to grab a free gift provided by Summit Credit Union, too!

Several other winter-themed activities, such as games and crafts, will be available throughout the event. A few special animal friends will also make appearances, so be sure to step inside the Education & Conservation Center building to see which critters are out and about.

The Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will be open starting at 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting), so you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of our very own winter wonderland. Merry & Bright Canopy Lights will also take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Experience the quiet calm of a winter’s night at the Zoo during these extended hours and see sights illuminated by moonlight and thousands of festive, holiday lights. Tickets for these evening excursions are available at the Adventure Park’s Base Camp Building and are also available online now at newzoo.org.

Special thanks to our sponsor!