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Holiday Events for Families

Critters Save Christmas 2024

Fridays: December 13th

5:00pm ● 6:15pm

Saturdays & Sundays: December 1st ● 14th ● 15th

9:15am ● 10:30am ● 11:45am ● 1:15pm ● 2:30pm

$17.75/child & $8.90/adult

One-hour jolly journey

3 animals, 1 craft, 1 game, cocoa and cookie decorating

Private Santa time afterwards

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

It’s time for some ho-ho-holiday cheer! Get into the Christmas spirit with your family as you help get Santa’s supplies back to him through this live story-telling experience. Sign up for a one-hour jolly journey on a day and time that works best for you and join the festive fun. While guided by a member of our cheerful crew enjoy hands-on animal encounters, create a cute craft, test your skills in the elf obstacle course, and recharge with some cocoa and cookies you get to decorate and eat. After saving Christmas and helping Santa, spend some personal time with him and receive an early gift!

Animals you’ll encounter include: rabbit, dove, and miniature horse

Registration is for a jolly journey which is a one-hour time slot with a group of other families who registered for the same day and time. Groups will be led through their activities by a member of our cheerful crew during their registered hour. At the end of your jolly journey you will be able to privately meet with Santa and receive a gift from him for each child!

– At least 1 adult to chaperone required.

– Adult price is for 18+ years old.

– Infants and children in strollers who are not participating in festival activities are admitted for free.

– Recommended for families with toddler and elementary age children, but all ages are welcome!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • ”Great Santa, generous gift, my daughter loved the animals, we had a great time!”
  • “We had a fabulous time! Thanks so much! My kid says she “loved it, loved it, loved it.”
  • “it's a great family experience and supports Helen Woodward. So much more than a picture at the mall (and roughly the same price).”
  • “The personal time with Santa, not rushed and no expensive photos to buy, along with the educational experience with the animals makes [this program] a great option.”

Your program fee helps support all of our adoptable animals, as well as the many human and animal services Helen Woodward Animal Center provides.

For more information:
Please contact us at [email protected] or 858-756-4117 ext. 318

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Due to Hurricane Hilary, all  departments will be closing at 3pm today.  Stay safe!