CLEVELAND ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Starry Night Safari: A Holiday Celebration Among Animals at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park
A 2.5-hour family-oriented program in Cleveland, Georgia that pairs a Starry Night Safari hayride with Santa and live-animal nativity displays, plus local crafts and animal-made art.
Starry Night Safari: A Holiday Celebration Among Animals at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park.
Join a heartwarming Holiday Celebration at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park in Cleveland, Georgia, where gratitude and seasonal ritual meet up with close encounters: a Starry Night Safari Hayride, visits with Santa and his animal friends, a live-animal Nativity display, and a holiday festival that includes local crafts and art—some pieces created by the animals themselves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Starry Night Safari Hayride
The program centers on a Starry Night Safari Hayride that sets a reflective, family-friendly tone and is one of the primary activities included in the Holiday Celebration.
Santa and Live-Animal Nativity
Visitors meet Santa alongside animal companions and can explore a Nativity display that features live animals, creating a seasonal blend of faith, family, and wildlife.
Local Crafts and Animal-Created Art
A holiday festival and gift shop are part of the event, offering local pottery, woodwork, and art—plus creations made by the animals—available for purchase during the celebration.
What the day feels like
What the Holiday Celebration Feels Like
Over roughly 2.5 hours the park stages a compact festival: a hayride under the stars, close-up moments with Santa and animal companions, and a live Nativity display that foregrounds animals as part of the seasonal telling. Interwoven with the program is a holiday marketplace where local artisans and even the animals’ artworks are displayed and sold.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this celebration suits—and when it might not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Holiday Celebration runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Meet at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park in Cleveland, Georgia.
No special gear requirements are listed for this program; it consists of a hayride, animal encounters, and festival areas.
A gift shop will be open with local pottery, woodwork, and art specials; an Ornament Painting with Penguin Meet & Greet add-on is available for $12.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Holiday Celebration?
The event has a duration of 2.5 hours.
Where do I meet for the event?
The Holiday Celebration convenes at North Georgia Wildlife & Safari Park in Cleveland, Georgia.
Are animals part of the celebration?
Yes. The event includes Santa with animal friends and a Nativity display that features live animals, and animal-created art is on display and for sale.
Is there an extra-cost activity?
Yes. Ornament Painting with Penguin Meet & Greet is offered as an add-on for $12.
Are there any ticketing requirements?
At least one adult ticket is required per party.