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Embark On A Dazzling Drive-Thru Christmas Safari At The Hollywild Animal Preserve in South Carolina

The holiday season ushers in a variety of activities and attractions that bring the family together. From a Santa Train to an exciting Christmas Tree Farm, the possibilities are seemingly endless for bringing everyone together and getting into a cheerful holiday groove. Perhaps one of the most unique family holiday events is the drive-through Christmas safari in South Carolina. This is your chance to hand-feed docile zoo animals from the comfort of your own vehicle. Take a look:

Each year, Hollywild Animal Preserve near Inman opens for a drive-through lights experience like no other in South Carolina.
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And this is by far the wildest light show you'll see all year. But it's not the lights that'll capture your attention...
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It's the animals that steal the show and they know just how to warm up to the guests. Whether they're sticking their friendly heads inside your car for a snack, or...
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... waiting for a more formal invitation to dine, they'll make this one family adventure you won't soon forget!
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Be sure to allow time to stop and get out of the car at Santa's Village, where you can get more tasty Christmas food for the animals and keep the feeding frenzy going.
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But that's not all: you can roast marshmallows by the fire, check out Mrs. Claus' attic, and meet Santa.
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Don't be surprised if he doesn't have his eight reindeer with him, but he'll have made plenty of animal friends at Hollywild by the time you visit.
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And you'll make a few of your own!
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This display at Hollywild is one of the most adventurous drive-thru Christmas lights in South Carolina. Have you been?
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Hollywild’s drive-through Christmas lights display runs from November 15, 2019 to January 4, 2020. It opens nightly at 6:00 p.m. You can purchase tickets online or at the gate (the price is the same either way). Tickets are $6/person. The animal encounter in the Deer Forest is an additional $10/car. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit Hollywild’s website here.

What are your favorite holiday attractions in South Carolina? Share your Christmas traditions with us in the comments below!

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Address: Hollywild Animal Park, 2325 Hampton Rd, Wellford, SC 29385, USA
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What are the best holiday light displays in South Carolina?

If you’re looking for some magical Christmas events in South Carolina, you have plenty of options. Stare at twinkling lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Their annual display is positively magnificent. See the zoo like never before! This will make you feel like a kid again. For more holiday fun, visit Brookgreen Gardens. Every year, the town of Murrells Inlet fills the grounds with 5,500 hand-lit candles. The end result looks like something from a Hallmark Christmas movie.

What are the best family-friendly Christmas events in South Carolina?

James Island County Park’s Holiday Festival of Lights is one of the best family-friendly holiday attractions in South Carolina. This drive-thru lights display lets you absorb all of the magic of the holidays without ever leaving the comfort of your warm vehicle. Gather up the kids, bring some tasty holiday cookies, and stare out the window at the astonishing displays. There’s nothing quite like this whimsical attraction.

Where are the best places to buy Christmas gifts in South Carolina?

For some exciting festive gifts, head to Old Bank Christmas & Bakery in Walterboro. Shop for exquisite ornaments and one-of-a-kind finds. There’s 2,700 square feet of beautiful goodies here! After you’ve found the perfect gifts, enjoy a fresh pastry from the bake shop. This is truly your one-stop shop for Christmas treats. The Christmas Mouse in North Myrtle Beach is another great place to go Christmas shopping. In fact, this merry shop sells holiday goods year-round! If you need to deck the halls with boughs of holly, this is the place to go. You’ll leave with plenty of colorful tinsel and ornaments. To learn more about South Carolina’s best Christmas shops, read our article here.