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Holiday Happenings 2024

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Season’s Greetings Saturdays

December 20 |
General Admission Tickets

Sat., November 29 and December 6, 13, and 20| 10 am – 2 pm
Included with General Admission

Get your wish list and cameras ready… it’s time to snap that perfect holiday card picture! 

Meet beautiful birds while enjoying decorative, evergreen surroundings, engaging activities for enthusiastic little ones, and the perfect family photo op! 

Holiday Photo Schedule: 

  • Sat., November 29: The Grinch and a Striped Skunk
  • Sat., December 6: Santa and an African Penguin
  • Sat., December 13: The Grinch and a Striped Skunk
  • Sat., December 20: The Grinch and  Striped Skunk

Season’s Greetings Saturdays Schedule of Activities coming soon!

 

A can’t miss seasonal opportunity to snap a picture-perfect holiday photo!

 

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