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Special Events

Holiday Hullabazoo!
December 15, 2007 10am-4 pm

Check out photos of the event!

There will be 1/2 off admission to the Holiday HullabaZoo!

  • Christmas with the Caribou - Come and create a special holiday treat for our reindeer Abbott and Costello, the most famous animals of the Christmas season! 10-11 am
  • Decorate the trees – Make an ornament to place on our Christmas tree located inside the Visitor Center and our ‘animal friendly’ one outside too!
  • Christmas for the Animals – Our animals have been good all year and deserve a gift too, so come and decorate a box for their Christmas presents!
  • Storytelling around the fireplace
  • Decorate a Christmas cookie with Mrs. Claus
  • Caroling through the Zoo  -starts at 2:15

And no holiday event would be complete without the opportunity to

  • Get your picture taken with Santa Claus! 11am-2pm

  • Live Broadcast through Z93 from 10 am - 12 noon
  • WPBS Television here from 12 noon - 3 pm

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 Now to honor the true spirit of the season, the Zoo has partnered with the CAPC of Jefferson County to accept contributions to benefit the members of our community.
The Zoo will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items and personal care products, in lieu of charging an activities fee for the event.

Examples of Non-Perishable & Personal Care Items:

Non-Perishable Food
Personal Items
Canned Chili
Shampoo/Conditioner
Cans of Soup
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Canned TUna
Toilet Paper
Dry Pasta
Lotion
Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Diapers/Wipes
Packages of Rice
Shower Gel/Soap
Canned Juice
Feminine Products
Boxes of Cereal/Oatmeal
Deodorant
Canned Vegetables
Razors
Spaghetti Sauce
Shaving Cream
Saltine Crackers
Cleaning Products

Additionally, the Zoo is now a drop-off site for the Marine Toys for Tots Program.



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Christmas Tree Donated by Sonny's Florist Gift & Garden Center