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Santa Days 2025

Santa Days 2025

Santa Visits the Zoo Day at Hemker Park & Zoo

Ho, ho, ho! Santa is making a special stop at Hemker Park & Zoo this holiday season! Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, 28th, and 29th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a festive, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy Holiday Fun for the Whole Family

Meet Santa & Take Photos – Don’t forget your camera!
🎁 Shop the Main Gift Shop – Find unique gifts, stocking stuffers, and local treasures.
🎟️ Buy or Renew Your Season Membership Passes – Perfect for zoo fun.
🐾 Sponsor an Animal – Give a meaningful gift and help support animal care.
Stop by Zoo Beans Café – Warm up with special holiday treats and drinks!

A Celebration of Community & Conservation

This event is hosted in partnership with Guardians of Conservation to promote wildlife protection, education, and community connection right here in Central Minnesota. Your visit helps support conservation programs that make a real difference.

📍 Location: Hemker Park & Zoo – Freeport, MN
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💚 Learn More / Donate: Guardians of Conservation Fund

Come for the cheer, stay for the animals — and make memories that will last a lifetime!

**Santa will be located in our front picnic area and the main gift shop will be open. The rest of the zoo will be closed off for the season. There will be no access to any part of the zoo other than the front picnic area and main gift shop. Thank you!
Special Thank you to our Candy  Cane Sponsor:

A Legacy of Love

Founded by Mark & Joan Hemker, the zoo has become a labor of love to honor Mark’s legacy since his passing 2006.