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Season's Greetings Saturdays

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

Who-ville it be?! Meet the miserly Grinch himself, alongside his stink, stank, skunk friend OR the original WHO-OO-OO...and owl buddy!  When the Grinch takes over Santa's chair, you can snap photos and enjoy festive activities, designed to put the whole family in a holly jolly mood!

*The Grinch will stay home. Santa will make a quick trip down from the North Pole to visit his penguin friend for pictures with you and for a Member Morning photo op!

Holiday Photo Schedule: 

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

Season's Greetings Saturdays Schedule of Activities Coming Soon!

Date & Time

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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