European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 08, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Santa Claus feeds theban am zoo s fee in which Are standing in for his regular Reindeer while they preparer their Christmas eve flight at the North pole. Deer ol9 Santa is Dave Dudlo l us. Bureau the anticipation of hrs Soma can Tun most kills into bundles of excess Energy. A visit with Santa at the Banha zoo about 25 Miles Northeast of Raf Mildenhall on Highway b1113 in England is guaranteed to exhaust even the Riskiest elves and remind them that the Wise old Man is keeping track of who s naughty and Nice. And when they re done there Are plenty of animals to visit and room to during a recent visit to the zoo dozens of youngsters on foot and in strollers waited outside the zoo s activity Center with growing anticipation for the Man of the month to emerge. And right on schedule the Jolly old gent threw open the doors rang his Bell and gave a few belly laughs As he greeted his fans. After shaking hands with some youngsters and patting the Heads of others Santa led the procession _. Down a Trail to his Reindeer paddock where about two dozen Deer came bounding toward him begging to be fed. After tending to his Deer Santa turned to the eager faces that lined the paddock Fence and greeted each one in turn i always stay Anco speak to the children and have a crack at the adults Santa said. ,. This activity is repeated at 11 . Daily through v Christmas the zoo which opens at 10 . The zoo will be closed Christmas and boxing Day the Day _ after Christmas. After watching Santa feed his Deer youngsters May return to the activity Center to journey through Santa s ice Cavern. The darkened Cavern is concealed behind some shredded Blue sheets designed to look like the Entrance to a Cave. The Cave is formed by Blue styrofoam Walls that resemble carved ice. Just inside the Cave s Entrance youngsters can read a Short tale of a hapless Prince and Princess and How Santa Witch s visitors venture through the winding passage they can peer into Glass enclosures at stuffed animal Christmas displays. And if they enter the giant fireplace and gaze upward they will get a glimpse of Pixie Pete at the top of the Chimney. Near the end of the Cave youngsters will find Santa sitting among piles of wrapped gifts. All children who visit Santa who hears Christmas wishes Between 11 30 . And 3 30 . Daily Are Given a wrapped Book geared toward their age group. " after exiting the ice Cavern youngsters can Purchase Christmas cards for about 25 cents. There also is a Mailbox where youngsters can Deposit letters to Santa /. Continued on Page 4 is Dava Didlo Gary Johnston 3, thinks Long and hard before answering Santa s question about his Christmas wishes. Is december 8, 1994 stripes Magazine
