What:
It's the holiday season and Woodland Park Zoo is once again offering a delightful Holiday Brunch buffet, a mini-performance of The Nutcracker by the Olympic Ballet and a visit from Santa! Tear into a buffet featuring an omelet bar, scrambled eggs, potatoes O'Brien, crepes, bacon and sausage, Danishes, muffins, fresh fruit and beverages. Advance reservations and pre-payment required.

Following your fill of breakfast delectables, visit the new Jaguar Cove exhibit and take a wildlife adventure throughout the zoo! Then, head to the ZooStore where you are sure to find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list.

When:
Holiday Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Santa Photos: Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo's Rain Forest Food Pavilion near the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

Cost:
In addition to zoo admission: $27.03 per person; $15.43 for children ages 3-10; free for children 2 years and under. Cost includes tax and service charge; price does not include zoo admission or parking. Zoo members receive free zoo admission. For more information and reservations, call 206-684-4825.

Santa Photos: Five different packages to choose from starting at $15.95.

Info:
For more information and how to become a zoo member, call 206-684-4800 or 684-4026 (TTY), or visit the zoo’s Web site.

Hours: Zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. daily, 365 days of the year. Closing times vary: 5:00 p.m. March 15 through April 30; 6:00 p.m. May 1 through September 14; 5:00 p.m. September 15 through October 14; 4:00 p.m. October 15 through March 14.

Zoo admission: Adult (18-64) $10.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $9.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $7.50; Preschool (3-5) $5.25; Toddler (0-2) Free. King County residents: Adult (18-64) $9.00; Senior (65+) and Student with ID $8.25; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $6.75; Preschool (3-5) $4.75; Toddler (0-2) Free. Zoo members receive free zoo admission year-round.

Parking: $3.50. Parking is limited. Please call Metro at 206.553.3000 for bus service to the zoo.