Dine with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 12/23/2021
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Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2021
Breakfast Seating Times:
Saturday, Dec. 4
- 8 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- Noon
Saturday, Dec. 11
- 8 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- Noon
Saturday, Dec. 18
- 8 a.m.
- 10 a.m.
- Noon
Breakfast Buffet
- Scrambled eggs
- Crispy bacon
- Sausage
- Seasoned diced potatoes
- Biscuits and country gravy
- Homemade French toast
- Fresh fruit
- Assorted breakfast pastries
The event takes place at McDonnell Center at River Camp. Each private table will be dressed with linen and china.
Visit from Santa
Holiday costumed characters and Santa himself will delight children as they visit each table. Your family will have the opportunity to take a photo when they stop by to say hello. Children will also receive a special treat from Santa.
Tickets for Breakfast
Pre-paid reservations are required and non-refundable. Seating is limited.
- Zoo members: $18/child (ages 2-12); $25/adult
- Non-members: $20/child (ages 2-12); $27/adult
- Free for children under age two
- Free parking on Zoo parking lots is included
CLICK TO BUY MEMBER BREAKFAST TICKETS ONLINE
CLICK TO BUY NON-MEMBER BREAKFAST TICKETS ONLINE
Buy Tickets by Phone
If you would like to purchase tickets by phone, or have questions about your reservation, please call the Group Reservation Line at 314-646-4897, open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dinner with Santa
Dec. 20-23, 2021
Dinner Seating Times:
Monday, Dec. 20
- 5 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
- 5 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
- 5 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 23
- 5 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
What's for Dinner?
Buffet dinner includes:
- Garden salad (ranch and Italian dressing)
- Fresh Fruit
- Seasoned potato wedges
- Broccoli and carrot coins
- Blackened salmon with white wine sauce
- Herb-roasted chicken
- Cheese tortellini with roasted vegetables
- Beef sliders
- Dinner rolls
- Decorated cookies, cupcakes, brownies and assorted desserts
The event takes place in The Living World. Each private table will be dressed with linen and china.
Visit from Santa
Santa will delight as he stops by each table with a special treat for each child. You'll have an opportunity to snap a photo with the jolly old elf!
Tickets for Dinner + Wild Lights
Pre-paid reservations are required and non-refundable. Seating is limited.
- Zoo members: $20/child (ages 2-12): $27/adult
- Non-members: $22/child (ages 2-12): $29/adult
- Free for children under age 2
- Free parking on Zoo lots is included
In addition to a delicious dinner, each ticket includes admission to Wild Lights (weather permitting).
- 5 p.m. guests can enjoy the lights after dinner.
- 7 p.m. guests are encouraged to enjoy the lights before dinner.
CLICK TO BUY MEMBER DINNER TICKETS ONLINE
CLICK TO BUY NON-MEMBER DINNER TICKETS ONLINE
Buy Tickets by Phone
If you would like to purchase tickets by phone, or have questions about your reservation, please call the Group Reservation Line at 314-646-4897, open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Wild Lights
Select nights, November 26 through December 30.
5-8:30 p.m.
Stroll through the Zoo's enchanting holiday wonderland! Enjoy special menus, family activities and more. Reservations for Dinner with Santa include admission to Wild Lights (weather permitting).
Safety
We’ve made the following changes to Breakfast and Dinner with Santa for your safety and for the safety of our Zoo staff:
- Reservations will be limited to maintain safe distance between tables.
- All guests are required to wear masks at all times except when eating.
- Please note for the safety of our guests and Santa, we will not be offering pictures with Santa this year.
- Santa (who will be wearing a mask) will make his way around the room and will come to each table individually to speak to you and your guests. Guests and families are required to wear masks while Santa visits.
- Everyone included in the reservation must live in the same household.
- Please ensure that if you, or anyone in your party, are exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19, like fever, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, or others, that you please stay home and not attend the event.
- If you or someone in your house or party are currently under quarantine or isolation orders from a provider, health department, or employer, please stay home and do not attend the event.
- If you or someone in your house or party are currently awaiting COVID-19 test results, or have been made aware of exposure to a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case, please stay home and do not attend the event.
- One week prior to the event, a Zoo representative will reach out to the reservation holder to confirm the above.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.