December Fun at the California Academy of Sciences

The Academy of Sciences is in the holiday spirit. Guess what, the museum even has live reindeer and Santa Claude, the alligator mascot. The reindeers' names are Yukon and Windy. Also, you can take pictures with Santa Claude. Other events include scavenger hunts, a show of northern lights in an igloo, a performance by the circus, and more.

One fun thing in particular is the Penguins+Pajamas sleepover party. While at the party, you stay at the Academy of Sciences from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. The party includes breakfast, snacks, free admission the next day, and a commemorative gift.

If you want to go to the sleepover, you must be at least 6 years old, and have a chaperone. Tickets cost $99 for members, and $119 for non-members. If you want learn more, click here.

Below is an Animoto video highlighting some of the holiday happenings at the Academy of Sciences.

Did Reindeer Fly With Santa to The Zoo?

Starting Saturday and running to New Year's, people can see reindeer at the San Francisco Zoo. Although, you can't pet the reindeer, you get a very close view at them the zoo.

Reindeer range from 3 to 5 feet tall, 150 to 200 pounds, and antlers 3 to 4 feet across. Did you know that reindeer are a part of the caribou family?

Reindeer live in Sweden, Russia, Mongolia, Alaska, and Canada. Reindeer have the same antlers every year, even though they shed their antlers. Their antlers grow the same way every year. No two reindeer have the same antlers. Reindeer are farmed to eat their meat.

Below is video to celebrate both the holidays and the reindeer visiting our city.

By: Jay and Erion