Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo, Cherokee

About Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo

Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo features the "World Famous" Rudicoaster, a custom steel coaster with a reindeer leading a five-car train that has operated since 1989. Visitors ride nine attractions total, including a 64-foot-tall "Big Eli" Ferris wheel from Coney Island, a 1930s Herschell carousel with wooden and aluminum horses, a 1963 train that circles the park, and helicopter and boat rides. Paddle boats on Whitebeard's Lake let guests feed Koi and view Ringtail Lemurs and Capuchin Monkeys on an island. The arcade features Skee-ball, air hockey, and basketball. Children visit Santa in his red log cabin to receive a Good Conduct Diploma, and the courtyard hosts magic shows. Admission is charged, with children under 2 free. The park operates in Cherokee, North Carolina, and has welcomed families since 1966. Information about current pricing and hours is published on the venue's website.