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Santa's Land Family Theme Park & Zoo

U.S. 19, 3 Miles East of Cherokee, North Carolina
828-497-9191, 1-800-648-7268
Celebrate Christmas every day at this lively theme park, where kids can meet Santa Claus and his elves, as well as enjoy rides (including the thrilling Rudicoaster), exhibits and the Santa’s Land Petting Zoo, which is full of domestic and exotic animals such as baby bears, monkeys, lions, tigers, goats, llamas and reindeer. At Santa’s House, kids can visit Santa Claus in person and tell him what they want for Christmas. The Jingle Bell Theater offers an entertaining magic show.

Other highlights of Santa's Land include a Ferris wheel, paddle boats and Santa’s Express Train. A deli and gift shop are located on the premises. Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo hosts a Harvest Festival during weekends in October with crafts, live music, clogging and more. Santa’s Land is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM May through October.

For more information about Santa's Land, visit www.santaslandnc.com.

Rudicoaster Video