The holiday season is upon us! Which means gift shopping, decorating your tree, and best of all – food! Holidays are all about treats and snacks, and Christmas at the Zoo has lots of them!
From main entrees to sweets to beverages, we have plenty of options that will put you and your family into the holiday spirit.
This year, take a look at our festive menu of delicious treats that will fill your bellies with cheer, at Christmas at the Zoo!
Find these special goodies at Peppermint Twist, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen or Café on the Commons
Peppermint Oreo (V) – White chocolate-dipped Double Stuffed Oreos® sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy canes
Empanadas (V) – Choose from cinnamon apple with whipped cream or raspberry and Nutella with raspberry sauce and powdered sugar
Christmas Tree Treat (V, GF) – Christmas tree-shaped Rice Krispies® treat, drizzled with white chocolate and decorated with sprinkles
Decorated Cookies (V) – Pre-decorated holiday-shaped cookies
Gourmet Holiday Cupcake (V) – Holiday decorated cupcakes
Kettle-Fresh Fudge (V) – Assorted flavors of kettle-fresh fudge
Reindeer Chow (V) – Chocolate Chex®, pretzels, M&Ms®, mini marshmallows and chocolate pieces
Mini Donuts (V) – Assorted flavors of fresh mini donuts
Cup of Cheer – Hot chocolate served in a Christmas at the Zoo souvenir cup
Take a break and dine at Café on the Commons featuring:
Holiday Bread Bowls (V) – Your choice of hearty beef barley soup or broccoli cheese soup served in a sourdough bread bowl
Ham & Havarti Sandwich – Smoking Goose bourbon-barrel ham, Havarti cheese, LocalFolks whole grain dijonnaise, tomato and arugula on sliced sourdough
Hot Holiday Sundae – Slow-roasted sliced turkey breast served with creamy mash potatoes, homestyle stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and French’s® fried onions
Gobblerito – Roasted turkey breast, creamy mashed potatoes, homestyle stuffing, corn and cranberry sauce wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and smothered in gravy
At Tinsel Tavern or Winter Cheer
Yuletide Spiked Cider – Hotel Tango Orangecello and allspice cider
Marshmallow Bourbon Hot Chocolate – Hotel Tango bourbon, hot chocolate and marshmallow fluff
Christmas at the Zoo is open now through Dec. 30, hours are Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm and Friday-Saturday 5-10pm. The Zoo opens daily at noon, and will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Best of all, Christmas at the Zoo is free for Zoo members and included with regular admission. You can buy your tickets here.
Pick your day. Pick your price. Pick your package. Prices online are cheaper than at the gate.