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Virtual Story Time with Santa and Lincoln Park Zoo

December 20, 2020 - December 20, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Location

Lincoln Park Zoo

2200 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Join Lincoln Park Zoo and Santa to celebrate the most joyous time of the year. Held over Zoom, this virtual program will kick off with the jolly man reading "The Mitten" by Jan Brett, as well as "Bear Stays Up for Christmas" by Karma Wilson. At the end of the program, kids will meet a Lincoln Park Zoo animal and receive a special, inside look at its habitat.

Event Cost: $15

Event Times: 10 a.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-story-time-with-santa-tickets-127931403271?aff=ChicagoParentCalendarListing

Neighborhood: Chicago

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