Breakfast with Santa & Friend
Guests enjoy a festive morning meal prepared by Atria's Specialty Catering in The Garden Room with a visit from Santa Claus. Children can write and hand-deliver a letter to Santa, listen to a special storytime, and take a photo with Santa alongside a resident Animal Ambassador. Afterward, families can explore the immersive habitats on a Find Santa’s Friends Scavenger Hunt.
What to Expect
Includes Aviary admission, Santa storytime, and an Animal Ambassador photo.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Breakfast includes seasonal fruit, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and breakfast potatoes, with tea, juice, milk, coffee, water, and hot chocolate; lattes, cappuccinos, and chai tea are available for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children 0–2: $8; guests 3 and up: $40 per person. National Aviary general admission is included. Lattes and cappuccinos are $4.50; chai tea is $5.
- Hours: 9 am.
Tips & Advice
- Leave time after breakfast to explore the Aviary habitats and complete the Find Santa's Friends Scavenger Hunt.
- Bring a letter for Santa if your child wants to hand-deliver one during the event.
- Have your camera ready for the photo with Santa and an Animal Ambassador.
- Check dietary needs carefully: the Garden Room kitchen is not designated gluten-free or dairy-free.
- Plan for breakfast refreshments included with the meal; lattes, cappuccinos and chai tea are available separately.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children ages 0–2 have a reduced ticket price.
- Santa Claus is appearing at the November 29 breakfast.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the breakfast suitable for children?
Children of all ages can take part in the Find Santa's Friends Scavenger Hunt; the event also offers Santa storytime and a Santa visit.
What activities are included for children?
Children can write and hand-deliver a letter to Santa, join storytime, take a photo with Santa and an Animal Ambassador, and do a scavenger hunt through the habitats.
What is served at breakfast?
Breakfast includes seasonal fruit, waffles, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, assorted beverages and hot chocolate.
Are other drinks available?
Lattes, cappuccinos and chai tea are available for purchase.
Are gluten-free or dairy-free meals guaranteed?
The catering offers some gluten-free and dairy-free foods, but the Garden Room kitchen is not designated gluten-free or dairy-free.
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