THE MAGIC OF LIGHTS
MAGIC OF LIGHTS BENEFIT
Begins November 20th, 2026
Includes three sections: drive-through,
the Deer Forest, and The Village!
Times:
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
(with extended hours on selected dates, to be published closer to the event.)
The event consists of three separate sections:
The Drive-through, the Deer Forest, and Santa's Village.
The Drive-Through:
Gives you access to nearly two miles of decorations, millions of lights, and fabulous themed displays, all to be enjoyed in the comfort of your car while listening to our own radio station.
The Deer Forest:
You will travel in your vehicle at all times and encounter herds of animals that surround you and eat from your hand. Deer, emus, cattle, zebra, donkeys, sheep, and more are eager to see you! Animal food is available on location.
Santa's Village is a place to park and stroll:
The cost of admission includes all ACTIVITIES, except having pictures made with the baby kangaroos. You can visit and take selfies with Santa (through Christmas Eve), laugh and take selfies with the Grinch, and enjoy numerous up-close and personal animal encounters, such as bunnies, alpacas, goats, sheep, giant cattle, camels, and more!
You can also roast marshmallows, sip on hot cocoa, and gather around the fire with family and friends. It all makes for a lovely and memorable time.
Concessions, Santa's Bakery, the gift shop, and animal food sales are also available for your enjoyment.
Please note that the village is CASHLESS. Debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Venmo, are all accepted.
NO DOGS or other pets are allowed to enter Santa’s Village. They can ride in your car but can not walk among guests. Thank you for understanding.
1) Drive Through
$10 per person
2) Deer Forest
$10 per vehicle
(Animal food available for purchase. Per USDA regulations and for the safety of our animals, bringing outside foods is never allowed)
3) Santa's Village
$ 5 per person
(Includes all activities, except having your picture taken with the baby kangaroos.)
If you buy tickets online, you can use them any night!
(Santa's Village tickets are not available online. Must be purchased in person upon arrival to the village)
If you have an animal-related emergency, please call our director at 864-316-9572. You can also email us at hollywild@hollywild.org with any questions.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and invite you to celebratethe Magic of Lights with us!