We designed, staffed and produced one of Tampa’s most beloved holiday traditions, Christmas in the Wild. The event provided an all-ages experience with seven distinctly-themed areas, each with a unique spotlight on holiday cheer. Designed as an outdoor seasonal adventure, the event featured twinkling lights, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife, and jolly family adventures.

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An all-ages immersive holiday experience with seven distinctly-themed areas, each with its own flavor of holiday cheer.

Forest of Fantasy: sparkling spectacle showcase with a queen of ice and snow in a snowstorm at the zoo’s Manatee Circle, set to an original score
Christmas Market: European marketplace with German food and merchandise, along with an opportunity to meet Mrs. Claus and participate in cookie decorating
Holiday Kaleidoscope: walk-thru experience with projection mapping, lighting and sound that change and depict animals, worldwide holiday celebrations and messages of hope
Illuminate: a safe opportunity to see Santa Claus as he greeted guests with one of his reindeer in the zoo’s Africa in a safari truck
Caribbean Christmas: an opportunity for guests to enjoy a tree-piece steel drum band with festive drinks and food
Felices Días Festivos: a path featuring the sights and sounds of Latin culture
Ice Tunnel: explore the icy beauty of this frozen wonderland

solution

An all-ages immersive holiday experience with seven distinctly-themed areas, each with its own flavor of holiday cheer.

Forest of Fantasy: sparkling spectacle showcase with a queen of ice and snow in a snowstorm at the zoo’s Manatee Circle, set to an original score
Christmas Market: European marketplace with German food and merchandise, along with an opportunity to meet Mrs. Claus and participate in cookie decorating
Holiday Kaleidoscope: walk-thru experience with projection mapping, lighting and sound that change and depict animals, worldwide holiday celebrations and messages of hope
Illuminate: a safe opportunity to see Santa Claus as he greeted guests with one of his reindeer in the zoo’s Africa in a safari truck
Caribbean Christmas: an opportunity for guests to enjoy a tree-piece steel drum band with festive drinks and food
Felices Días Festivos: a path featuring the sights and sounds of Latin culture
Ice Tunnel: explore the icy beauty of this frozen wonderland

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Seven distinct themed story and color zones, each immersing guests with unique overlays
Interactive culinary-based show, Christmas Cookies with Mrs. Claus, where guests participated in cookie decorating
Christmas spectacle, featuring a large-scale lighting package, projection mapping, and an original score

Christmas in the Wild

making WILD WONDER happen

Project Type: Seasonal Event

Client: ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Location: Tampa, FL

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