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Reindeer Romp
1/5/2019 - 1/6/2019
November 17 – January 7
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All activities except Santa photos are free for members and with paid admission. Programming subject to change. The Zoo is closed on December 25.
Real reindeer are back in town and making the L.A. Zoo their home for the holidays! Visit them in Reindeer Village daily, where you’ll also find enchanting photo ops and fascinating facts about Santa’s favorite furry friends.
Weekends offer a flurry of additional fun, with special entertainment and activities including:
- Craft station with make-your-own antlers
- Reindeer keeper talks
- Holiday presents for the animals
- Photos with Santa (for an additional fee)
Daily Reindeer Games, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Real reindeer on display
- Fun reindeer facts
- Holiday photo ops
Weekend Romps
- Professional photos with Santa for a nominal fee. Prices vary by package. Available 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on weekend days November 18 through December 17
- Antler crafts in Reindeer Village 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Reindeer keeper talks in Reindeer Village at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
- “Gifts” for the animals (see below for animals, dates and times)
- November 17: Sumatran tigers
November 18: Asian elephantsNovember 24: Giant river otters at Rainforest of the Americas
November 25: Goats at Muriel’s RanchDecember 1: Cassowary
December 2: Black bearDecember 8: Capuchin monkeys
December 9: African painted dogsDecember 15: Bornean orangutans
December 16: Red river hogsDecember 22: Giant river otters at Rainforest of the Americas
December 23: Snow leopardsDecember 29: Lions
December 30: Giant river otters at Rainforest of the AmericasJanuary 5: Sumatran tigers
January 6: Sichuan takins
