# Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Where: Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St, Issaquah, WA 98027 - Ages: All ages (free for infants under 2; up-close live reindeer encounters and Santa photos) - Price: Adults (13+) $19.50; Children (2–12) $16.50; Toddlers under 2 free; Santa photos optional add-on - Organizer: Cougar Mountain Zoological Park - Official page: https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/issaquah-reindeer-festival-at-cougar-mountain-zoo--listing-3ff90f93d17d4aaeff8a319c ## About The annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival turns the hillside Cougar Mountain Zoo into Santa's magical winter habitat. Children can meet and feed Santa's real live reindeer herd—including Cupid, Dancer, Blitzen, and Vixen—learning fascinating wildlife facts about their incredible cold-weather adaptations and velvet antlers. The zoo grounds are decked in sparkling wreaths, twinkling garland, and holiday music. Families can stroll over to Santa's House to whisper their wish lists directly into Santa's ear, meet festive elves, and enjoy candy canes. In addition to reindeer, visitors can view the zoo's resident cougars, Bengal tigers, lemurs, and exotic birds. The zoo pathways are paved with moderate incline; all-terrain strollers work best. Advance online admission is strongly suggested to secure a reservation. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/issaquah-reindeer-festival-at-cougar-mountain-zoo--listing-50ac449de6c981b032aa9a28) — Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah · Paid · checked Oct 28. 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