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Mrs. Claus’ Dinner

Dec. 15-19, 2025
McDonnell Center at River Camp
Seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. 
(Wild Lights admission included in reservation price.)

Mrs. Claus is your host for this year’s dinner, alongside other holiday costumed characters. In addition to a warm meal, you'll venture into the brisk winter air and enjoy Wild Lights, where you can see Santa and get professional photos taken; digital downloads are included in your reservation price. Book now and enjoy the holiday season at the Zoo! 

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Reservations and Parking

Zoo Member Reservations
$29/child (ages 2-12); $47/adult (ages 13+) 

General Admission (non-member) Reservations
$31/child (ages 2-12); $49/adult (ages 13+) 

Free for children 0-23 months, but they must still register. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Parking
Parking is free with your reservation. Please park on the South Lot or the North Lot and enter through either Zoo entrance. 

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.
 

Seatings and Santa Visits

Dinner will be one hour

  • 5:30 p.m.: Guests attending this seating time are required to see Santa at Wild Lights after dinner from 6:30-8 p.m.
  • 7:30 p.m.: Guests attending this seating time are required to see Santa at Wild Lights before dinner from 5-7:15 p.m.

The last entry to see Santa is 8 p.m.

Your Evening at the Zoo

Your reservation includes:

  • NEW: An evening at Wild Lights PLUS pictures with Santa! Your Mrs. Claus' Dinner ticket will serve as both your admission to Wild Lights and your "Fast Pass" to visit Santa. Digital downloads are included in your reservation price.
  • Dinner buffet.
  • Private table for your party.
  • Visit from Mrs. Claus and friends from the North Pole during dinner.
  • Surprise gift for children (ages 12 and under).

Buffet Menu

  • Garden Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressing (Gluten Free)
  • Mashed Potatoes (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
  • Assorted Vegetable Medley (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
  • Traditional Bread Stuffing
  • Roasted Sweet Potato
  • Roasted Turkey Breast (Gluten Free) with Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free)
  • Carved Honey Ham (Gluten Free)
  • Baked Ziti (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
  • Dinner Rolls

Dessert

  • Sundae Bar with Assorted Toppings
  • Assorted Desserts

Requests for individual plates to accommodate additional dietary restrictions are not available.