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December 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST

Climb aboard the Virginia Zoo Holiday Express to savor the magic of the holiday season and take a *photo with Santa! Holiday train rides will be offered on select weekends throughout December from 11am-2pm, weather permitting.**

*Photos with Santa included with price of train ride. Photos are self-serve.
**Train cannot operate below 45 degrees or in the rain.

Train rides are $3 and free for ages 2 and below.

If Virginia Zoo Express Train is closed due to weather

In the event of poor weather causing the train to be closed, Santa will be located at the Virginia Zoo Gift Shop taking self-serve photos for $3 a family. Guests will also receive a yellow train ticket to use for one train ride at a later date.

Please check posted signage, Virginia Zoo social media, or call ahead before your visit to confirm train operations.