Get in the festive holiday spirit, as our brass musical ensemble plays your favorite seasonal tunes with their own unique flair.

Join in all the interactive fun! Wildlife explorers of all ages will enjoy holiday games and dances that get everyone moving and into the spirit of the season. 

The prince of winter shows off amazing skills, juggling snowballs and icicles as he brings a little magical winter chill to the air at Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.

Meet Santa’s favorite helpers—friendly Zoo characters Dr. Harry Lion, Churchill Polar Bear, Sydney Koala, and all their friends dressed in their holiday finest as—they pose for photos and spread the cheer of the season.  

This talented a cappella quartet delights with unique arrangements of seasonal classics on the Boardwalk stage. They’ll also bring a dusting of holiday magic to the area, creating a winter wonderland.  

Santa’s acrobatic elves show off their bouncing and high-flying holiday magic in this amazing display of skill and athleticism. 

The inimitable Dr. Z gets in the holiday spirit by telling his own zany, interactive version of the classic holiday story. 

Follow this festive forest pathway and trek through a woodsy wonderland of holiday décor and specially designed, lighted trees, on your way to visit polar bears. It’s a great place for a holiday photo!  

Guests of all ages will love stopping by Santa’s Factory for a visit—and getting a photo with the jolly old elf himself.   

Our strolling singer and acoustic guitarist will interact with guests and entertain everyone with classic holiday tunes. Come and sing along! 

Enjoy a delicious pre-show dinner at Albert's Restaurant, then relax in a reserved priority viewing area and watch the magic of Aurora—our spectacular evening presentation with live performers, and incredible light and 3D video projections. A light-up souvenir is included with each ticket. Cost is $85 per adult; $40 per child ages 3 to 11; nonmembers add Zoo admission.

Aurora’s friendly sprites, symbolizing three elements of nature—wind, water and ice—will inhabit three areas of the Zoo pathways, engaging guests and greeting them with spirited goodwill. Music, lighting, and special effects on these themed pathways lead guests to Hua Mei Plaza and the Aurora spectacular, where their experience continues.

The popular end-of-the-evening spectacular returns! With lights, sounds, live performers, and 3D video projection images, Aurora highlights the beauty of wind, water, and ice with two mesmerizing performances nightly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the show, interacting with the experience through Aurora bubble scepters, which glow and bubble during the performances.