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Breakfast with Santa

Select weekends, Nov. 30 to Dec. 15, 2024
8 and 10:30 a.m. seatings
A festive holiday experience, perfect for the early birds! Cozy up with loved ones and enjoy a savory breakfast, a photo opportunity with Santa, surprise gifts and more!

Seatings and Reservations

Seatings are available at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:

  • Saturday, Nov. 30
  • Sunday, Dec. 1
  • Saturday, Dec. 7
  • Sunday, Dec. 8
  • Saturday, Dec. 14
  • Sunday, Dec. 15

Zoo Member Reservations

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  • $22/child (ages 2-12; free for children 0-23 months)
  • $40/adult (ages 13+)

General Admission (non-member) Reservations

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  • $24/child (ages 2-12; free for children 0-23 months)
  • $42/adult (ages 13+)

Pre-paid reservations are required. Seating is limited.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please note that there are no physical tickets for this event. The name on your reservation will be placed on a guest check-in list.

Holiday Family Fun!

A delightful morning at the Zoo includes:

  • Breakfast buffet in Lakeside Cafe
  • Visits from costumed characters
  • Private table for your family
  • Take-your-own photo opportunities with Santa and other costumed characters
  • Surprise gift for children (ages 12 and under)
  • Free parking (as available; see information below)

Buffet Menu

  • Seasonal Fresh Fruit
  • Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins and Assorted Donut Holes
  • Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
  • Cheese Blintzes with Blueberry Sauce
  • Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes
  • Sausage Links
  • Crisp Smoked Bacon
  • Freshly Baked Biscuits
  • Country Gravy
  • Pancake and Waffle Station with Assorted Toppings
  • Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Milk and Chocolate Milk, and Water

For specific dietary restrictions or concerns, please enter in restrictions on the registration website or contact a Registered Events representative at (314) 646-4897 at the time of registration. Dietary restrictions cannot be accepted if they are not turned in immediately.

And now, a CLAUS in our program ...

Your family will have the opportunity to meet with Santa and take photos. Children will also receive a special gift chosen by Santa's helpers. Holiday costumed characters will visit each table.

Please note, there is no professional photographer at this event. Families are welcome to take their own photos.

Parking is free

8 a.m. seating — Guests attending the 8 a.m. seating must park on the North Lot on Government Drive and enter through the North Entrance (The Living World building). The South Entrance on Wells Drive is closed during this time.

10:30 a.m. seating — Guests attending the 10:30 a.m. seating may park on either the North Lot on Government Drive or South Lot on Wells Drive and enter at the North or South Entrances.

While parking for the event is free, lots are filled on first-come, first-served basis and may reach capacity. If lots are full, limited street parking within the boundaries of Forest Park also is available for free. See detailed directions to parking lots.