Celebrate Christmas in July at the Zoo!
Experience the magic of the holiday season in the midst of summer at Southwick’s Zoo’s Christmas in July! Join us from July 15-22 for a week filled with delightful activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Whether you’re young or young at heart, this magical event will create treasured memories and fill your summer with holiday cheer.
Explore the zoo’s winter-themed displays, enjoy special Keeper Talks & Shows, participate in the Holiday Scavenger Hunt, take a swing at the Holiday Dunk Tank, witness the amazement of acrobats, and enjoy live music from the Ice Queen!
No Christmas celebration would be complete without a visit from Santa Claus himself. Meet the jolly man in red, share your holiday wishes with him early, and snap a memorable photo!
Christmas in July Schedule
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Scavenger Hunt
11:30 am: Avian Adventures – Show Arena
11:30 am: Remarkable Reptiles – Earth Discovery Center Stage
1:00 pm: Avian Adventures – Show Arena
1:30 pm: Sloth Keeper Talk – Upper Sloth Exhibit (next to the Chimp Habitat)
2:30 pm: Wildlife Show – Show Arena
Weekend Only: (July 15-16)
Dunk Tank – In support of COKO
Pictures with Santa
Musical Performances by the Ice Queen
Acrobat Performances
About Southwick’s Zoo
Prepare to be amazed viewing giraffes, lions, tigers, white rhino’s, and chimpanzees in our beautiful 200 acres of naturalistic habitats. Southwick’s Zoo is home to 850 exotic animals from around the world and our interactive exhibits are fun for all ages. Stroll leisurely through our 35 acre deer forest, where the deer roam free or ride the Woodlands Express train ride through the North American Elk habitat and wetlands. View the African Plains and other animal exhibits from new heights on our Skyfari Skyride.
Learn about your favorite wild animals, such as a kangaroo, armadillo or chameleon at the EARTH Discovery Center. Get up close and personal with farm animals, featuring chickens, goats and alpacas at our Petting Zoo. Parakeet Landing will offer you the chance to see and hear exotic birds. Don’t miss out on animal presentations, our kid’s play park, pony and camel rides, kiddie rides and so much more!
Christmas in July at Southwick’s Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon MA (508) 883-9182
Cost: Regular zoo admission
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