Santa's Wildlife Express 2024
December 13, 14 & 15
Start your magical holiday adventure by visiting our Animal Ambassadors at Frozen Forest Hall Education Center. Bundle up for Your North Pole Departure Time to take the Express Train through the Enchanted Forest to the North Pole! Then visit Santa’s Workshop in Prairie Hall to decorate a cookie, play games, make crafts, write a letter to Santa, enjoy FREE hot chocolate and coffee, and of course meet with Santa!
Ticket Prices
AGES | PRICING |
|---|---|
Members Ages 3+ | $13 per Guest |
Non-Members Ages 3+ | $15 per Guest |
Santa’s Wildlife Express is a precipitation or shine event. Most of the train cars are covered.
Ticket Information
Ages 2 & under are FREE.
Online purchases only (no exceptions). Your ticket is valid for the date and time of purchase only.
The ticket time you purchase, is the time you will depart Forest Hall Education Center for your train ride. Once tickets are purchased, your ticket times cannot be exchanged.
Your email receipt serves as your entry ticket to Santa’s Wildlife Express, please show it to the ticket gate staff when you arrive.
Parking is FREE.
Please arrive 1 hour before your North Pole Departure Time to check in, park, and enjoy the holiday fun in Forest Hall Education Center before your train ride.
Dress warmly and bring blankets if desired.
Wheelchair Accessible Ticket Information
The ADA Train Car is designed for wheelchairs and can hold ONE per ride. If your scooter does not fit safely, you will be required to ride in a wheelchair.
To ride in the wheelchair accessible spot, you must purchase the Wheelchair Accessible Train Ticket for that time.
For your train ride, please park in the Train Depot parking lot, no need to ride the shuttle.
We recommend arriving 15 minutes before you ticketed time to check in and get inside the Train Depot.
Those riding in the wheelchair spot will board and unboard at the Train Depot.
Please dress for the weather and bring blankets if desired because the ride will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
Please email epeterson@wildlifeprairie.org to make arrangements and discuss event details.
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Frozen Forest Hall
Start your Santa’s Wildlife Express experience at Frozen Forest Hall Education Center. Visit with our animal ambassadors while you enjoy animal programs.
Ride the Shuttle to the Express Train to the North Pole
Leave Frozen Forest Hall at your North Pole Departure time on a shuttle to the Train Depot, where you will board the Express Train for the North Pole. Show your North Pole Departure Ticket to the shuttle driver and train conductor to ride the train.
Express Train to the North Pole
All Aboard! Take the Prairie Zephyr Train through the Enchanted Forest to the North Pole while listening to holiday themed music. Bring your blankets!
North Pole & Shuttle to Santa’s Workshop
Walk through the North Pole and board a shuttle to see SANTA at Santa’s Workshop in Prairie Hall.
Santa’s Workshop
Complete your Santa’s Wildlife Express Experience at Santa’s Workshop in Prairie Hall by decorating cookies, playing games, making crafts, enjoying FREE hot chocolate and coffee, purchasing local holiday gifts, capturing memories at our holiday photo ops, writing letters to Santa, and of course, meeting SANTA!
We Need Volunteers!
Grab your favorite Santa Hat, Elf Suit, or Reindeer Antlers and help spread holiday cheer! Santa’s Wildlife Express welcomes volunteers of all ages, and it’s a great opportunity for families to volunteer together. School groups are also welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sign up below or email questions to volunteer@wildlifeprairie.org.
Santa's Children Music Recital
December 14 from 3 to 8 p.m.
We are hosting Santa’s Children Musical Recital from 3 to 8 p.m. in Santa’s Workshop / Prairie Hall. All child musicians are welcome to sign up for a 10-minute recital slot. Kidder Music will provide a keyboard. All other instruments are the responsibility of the musicians.
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