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You can join Santa as he takes a much-needed break from his hectic holiday schedule too stop by the Detroit Zoo on December 11th and 18th from 8am to 10am and enjoy a buffet style breakfast of waffles, a special gift for each child in attendance, arts and crafts opportunities, as well as abundant photo opportunities with Santa and even a few of his wildlife friends from the zoo. Tickets are required for all children regardless of age, and since seating is limited reservations should definitely be made by calling (248) 541-5717 (extension 375) to purchase tickets. Member tickets are 25 for adults (ages 15 and older) and 20 for children (ages 14 and younger). For non-members, tickets are 30 for adults and 25 for children. The non-member price includes Zoo admission and parking. The event will be held at the zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery. While you’re at the zoo you may want to stop by the gift shop to get some of your Christmas shopping done or look at upcoming events to plan some 2011 fun. All in all it should be a fun time for the whole family and maybe even some new furry friends, too!

Following are some fun entertainment options that are sure to inspire visitors. They’re broken out by region for ease of identification when you’re next in the area. Enjoy as many as you can since they’re all great fun!Upper Peninsula Region

• Mackinac Island Butterfly House
• Soo Locks Boat Tours
• The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
• Garlyn Zoological Park
• Iron County Historical Museum
• Mackinac Seaplane Tours
• Fort Wilkins Historic Complex
• Keweenaw Peninsula

Northwestern Region

• Dennos Museum Center
• Mackinaw Trolley Company
• Michilimackinac Landmark
• Big Bear Adventures
• Friske Orchards
• Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Northeastern Region

• Jesse Besser Museum
• Alcona Park
• Cheboygan Opera House

Central Region

• Robinette’s Apple haus and Winery
• Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
• Silver Lake Sand Dunes
• Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
• Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park & Wild Water Adventure
• Frankenmuth Historical Museum
• Frederik Meijer Gardens
• John Ball Zoological Garden
• Olde World Canterbury Village
• Alfred P. Sloan Museum

Southwestern Region

• Tri-Cities Historical Museum
• Binder Park Zoo
• Dutch Village (more…)