Zoo Knoxville Features Santa's Village

Communications Director

Kristin Farley
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(865) 215-2589

400 Main St., Room 691
Knoxville, TN 37902

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Zoo Knoxville Features Santa's Village

Posted: 12/10/2018
Santa at Zoo KnoxvilleSanta Claus is coming to Zoo Knoxville and will be in residence at Santa’s Village this Thursday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. daily.    

Santa Claus will be listening to Christmas wishes and available for photos in the festively decorated Santa’s Village, located in the zoo’s Kids Cove area.  Guests will have the option to purchase portraits taken by a professional photographer or opt to take their own photos.  

Complimentary event activities included with general admission are a visit with Santa Claus, reindeer games and holiday crafts.  Kids can also write a letter to Santa and they will receive a personal reply from Santa himself in the mail after their visit.

Santa’s Village is included with general admission.  Rides on the “Polar Express” train through Santa’s Village will be available for an additional .  All activities take place in the enclosed and heated Kids Cove tent for guests’ comfort.  

Now through February 28, 2019, zoo admission tickets are $5 off during Kroger Discount Days.