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Winter Wild Weekends at the LA Zoo
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The LA Zoo introduces a “new breed” of holiday fun. Winter Wild Weekends feature eco workshops and kids’ craft activities, live music, snow flurries twice daily, treats for select animals, and, of course, photos with Santa (for an additional fee).
Looking for holiday gifts? the Zoo partners with the creative minds at Odd Market for a wildly unique holiday gift and sustainability fair. Local crafters offer hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items available for purchase.
All activities except Santa photos are free with paid admission.
Winter Wild Weekend activities (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
- Gift bazaar featuring expertly curated local crafters
- Two 30-minute sustainable living workshops per day (time TBA)
- Live music throughout the day
- Eco crafting station
- Holiday presents for the animals (see schedule below)
- Snowfall twice daily in the Holiday Village at Eucalyptus Grove, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Photos with Santa (for an additional fee) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Animal Enrichment Schedule (Gifts for the animals):
November 30: Sumatran tigers
December 1: Asian elephants at Thai Pavilion
December 7: Goats at Muriel’s Ranch
December 8: Wombats at Australia House
December 14: Bornean orangutans
December 15: Red river hogs
December 21: Takins
December 22: Snow leopards
Winter Wild Weekends runs from November 30, 2019 - December 22, 2019.