Santa Is Coming to the Great Plains Zoo!

Not only is Jolly St. Nick coming to the Sioux Falls Zoo, but he's bringing a lot of fun activities with him!

On Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM to 2 PM Santa will be at the zoo. From 10 am to Noon there will be special ambassador animals that you'll be able to meet and greet. Then at 1 PM, there will be a special "Creature Feature" with even more animals taking the stage.

There will also be a craft station where kids can write their own letter to Santa and then deliver it to him in person!

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All of this holiday fun is included with zoo admission or membership and tickets are available online now.

This is also the perfect time of year to think about giving a zoo membership as a gift to your family. Zoo memberships also offer discounted admission to special events, food and beverage savings, deals on tickets for friends, and more.

Not only are you giving the gift of year-round zoo enjoyment, but you're also supporting the conservation mission of the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium.

For more information on Santa's visit to the zoo, ticket prices, zoo memberships, and the holiday gift guide, see the Great Plains Zoo website or call 605-215-6392.

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