Open for its 60th season, which runs mid-May through the end of October. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Formerly Santa's Land.
About Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
Santa's Land is a Christmas-themed park and small zoo on US 19 near the Great Smoky Mountains, open since 1966. It suits kids roughly 2 to 10 who want to meet Santa, ride the Rudi-Coaster and see bears and lemurs. One ticket covers the rides and the zoo, and kids under 2 get in free.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | $27.67 + tax | Same price for adults and children; under 2 free. Price posted on the official ticket page, which still mentions the 2024 season. |
Admission covers rides, the zoo and shows. Animal feed is extra. The park offers senior, military and AAA discounts but doesn't post the amounts.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Ask at the gate with ID. The park doesn't list the amount online.
See the dealGroups of 20 or more, plus schools, churches, scouts and day camps, get group pricing. Call 828-497-9191.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Santa's Land, but none we found are real. Ask about the AAA, military or senior rate instead.
Good to know
- Address
- 571 Wolfetown Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
- Hours
- Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; closed Tue and Wed. Season mid-May to end of October.
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- +1-828-497-9191
- Type
- Family park
- Official site
- santaslandnc.net
Don't miss
- Visit Santa at his mountain house; kids get a good conduct diploma
- Rudi-Coaster roller coaster, Ferris wheel, carousel and kiddie rides
- Zoo with bears, lemurs, kangaroos, alpacas, emus and a serval
- Magic show where kids can take part
Little ways to save
Go soon. The season ends at the end of October and Santa heads north after that.
Don't plan a Tuesday or Wednesday visit; the park is closed both days every week.
Bring your AAA or military card. The discount isn't posted but the park says it offers one.
Questions people ask us
How much is admission to Santa's Land?
General admission is $27.67 plus tax for adults and kids alike. Children under 2 get in free.
When is Santa's Land open?
Mid-May through the end of October. Hours are 10 AM–5 PM Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 AM–6 PM Saturday; it's closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Does Santa's Land have discounts?
Yes. Seniors, military, AAA members and groups of 20 or more get discounts. Call 828-497-9191 for the current amounts.
Is Santa there every day?
Santa and Mrs. Claus are at the park through October, which is the whole season.
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Where these prices come from: Official homepage (season, hours), Official tickets page, Visit Cherokee NC listing. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.