Now that you know a little about the event and how to get tickets, let's check out the activities and experiences that are set to arrive this December at the San Diego Zoo's Jungle Bell celebration!
Me Having Fun at the Food, Wine and Brew at the San Diego Zoo
Jingle Brass
You can't have a proper holiday celebration without music! You won't want to miss the Jungle Brass playing all of your classic holiday favorites. Jungle Bells is my personal favorite!
The Jingle Brass band will take the Front Street Stage to play renditions of festive tunes nightly. Their 25-minute shows will run at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm.
Reindeer Games
Sharing Front Street Stage with the Jingle Brass will be fun, interactive Reindeer Games that invite kids to dance and play along. These will begin on the hour at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm.
Entertainers at the Food, Wine and Brew at the San Diego Zoo
Jack Frost Juggler
I'm always amazed when I see jugglers, and I'm sure this show won't disappoint!
Jack Frost's juggling skills will be on display as he roams around the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. Shows will take place at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm, and last 30 minutes.
Holiday Troubadour
The Holiday Troubadour will also be found roaming around the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, performing holiday classics on acoustic guitar in 30 minute sets at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm.
Additional Highlights
You're probably noticing that a lot of what sets the mood is the live holiday music which I personally love…but there's more!
Kids can sit on Santa Claus's lap and have their picture taken on select dates starting November 28th at Santa's Factory in the Price Education Center of the Lost Forest. They'll also be invited to listen to a wildlife-themed take on a classic story with Dr. Zoolittle's One Wild Night Before Christmas, scheduled for the Africa Rocks Stage in the Africa Rocks area.
Plus, there are a number of fun activities that will await you at the Urban Jungle and Outback!
Toy Shop Hop
If you've ever wanted to see elves doing aerial acrobatics tricks, the Toy Shop Hop show will offer a new look at Santa's helpers when they perform at Sydney's Grill in Urban Jungle.
15-minute shows will be held at 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm.
Dr. Harry & His Holiday Friends
Your kids can meet the zoo's mascots to wish him a Merry Christmas and while you snap some photos all by the Outback's Boardwalk Beer Garden. Dr. Harry, Churchill Polar Bear, Sydney Koala, and friends will be there waiting to say hi to you and your kids this holiday season!
Meet and greet sessions last about 25 minutes and will be held twice daily, at 3:30pm and 4:30pm. These are always little fun activities that kids seem to love!
Holiday Harmonies
After Dr. Harry & His Holiday Friends call it a day, you can enjoy the sounds of The Holiday Harmonies.
New in 2025, this talented a cappella quartet will bring their unique arrangements of holiday favorites to the Boardwalk stage. And a tip, you'll want to stick around until the end of the performance for a dusting of winter "snow" during the finale.
Their 20-minute performances will be held at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm.