Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo

Santa's Land Fun Park and Zoo is a charming seasonal attraction located three miles east of Cherokee, North Carolina, in the scenic Great Smoky Mountains region. Now celebrating over 60 years of operation, the park combines a family fun park with a diverse zoo featuring exotic and unique animals including kangaroos, ring-tailed lemurs, serval cats, emus, alpacas, bears, porcupines, and exotic birds, with face-to-face wildlife encounters that delight visitors of all ages. The park's signature experience is a visit with Santa Claus at his mountain home, where children receive a certificate of good conduct, keeping the holiday spirit alive throughout the season. An interactive magic show designed for young audiences adds to the entertainment lineup. Open Thursday through Monday from mid-May through October, Santa's Land offers a one-of-a-kind combination of wildlife, whimsy, and family memories in the heart of the Appalachian highlands.