Dinner with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo

Monday, December 16, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Bring your whole family for a festive holiday experience at the Saint Louis Zoo. Santa will be the guest of honor with treats for the kids and a delicious meal for everyone. Plus, there will be photos with Santa!

Your family will have the opportunity to meet with Santa and take photos. Children 12 and under will also receive a special gift chosen by Santa's helpers. Holiday costumed characters will visit each table!

Dinner with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo will be held December 16, 17, 18 and 21 with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. New location this year: McDonnell Center at River Camp.

Pre-paid reservations are $24 per child and $42 per adult for members; $26 per child and $44 per adult for non-members. Children age 0-23 months are free, but still must register.

Tickets include admission to Wild Lights!

More information and reservations are available at stlzoo.org

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