Wild Christmas event at the Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview, Florida, featuring a lion wearing a Santa hat and scarf, occurring December 14 and 19.

Wild Christmas at the Zoo 2026

December 12, 2026 - December 19, 2026

5262 Deer Springs Road Crestview, FL, 32539

(850) 682-3949

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Watch the animals open presents throughout the day, take a picture with Santa from 11 AM to 2 PM, and enjoy the Christmas Chorus at 1 PM. A food truck will be available, and you can also savor hot chocolate served in a souvenir mug. Don't miss this extraordinary way to celebrate the season!

ALL DATES + TIMES

Start Time
11 AM
End Time
2 PM
Recurrence
December 12, December 19
Wild Christmas event at the Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview, Florida, featuring a lion wearing a Santa hat and scarf, occurring December 14 and 19.