Jolly Old St. Nick Will Be Arriving At The Detroit Zoo

By Patricia Janeway

Royal Oak, MI - Everyone is invited to join Old St. Nick as he takes a breather from his busy holiday schedule to enjoy a delicious buffet-style waffle breakfast at the Detroit Zoo. The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held in the Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery on three consecutive Saturdays, December 6, December 13 and December 20, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The jolly old elf himself will visit with guests, and every good little girl and boy will receive a holiday gift. Souvenir photos with the big man in the red suit will be available at an additional cost. The family-friendly event also features costumed characters, arts and crafts, and holiday movies in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery Theater.

Seating is limited and advance reservations are necessary by calling (248) 541-5717, ext. 3750. The cost, which includes Zoo admission and parking, is $35 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under. The cost for Detroit Zoological Society members is $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Tickets must be purchased for all children regardless of age as seating is limited. 

The Detroit Zoological Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of Ten Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, just off I-696, in Royal Oak. The Detroit Zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through March and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through October. Admission is $11 for adults 13 to 61, $9 for senior citizens 62 and older, and $7 for children ages 2 to 12; children under 2 are free. For more information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round and provides educational programming with interpretive staff support from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. For more information, call (313) 852-4056.