One of Richmond’s favorite holiday attractions, Miracle of Christmas-Live at the Metro Richmond Zoo, returns for its 15th season December 21-23. The pageant offers a reenactment of the Christmas story, presented with zoo animals and set against a period appropriate backdrop with cast members recreating actual events that took place more than 2,000 years ago.
The twenty-minute pageant is presented three times each evening. It is preceded by musical performances from local community, school, and church instrumental and vocal groups. The pageant features zoo animals, including camels, donkeys, sheep, and goats, that contribute to this unique and authentic experience.
The 2017 pageant will be presented at 7:00, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. on December 21, 22, and 23. Gates open at 6:15 pm. The Metro Richmond Zoo is located at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, Moseley, VA- behind Grange Hall Elementary School off Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County, VA. Admission and parking are free. Overflow parking is available at Grange Hall Elementary School with free shuttle service to the zoo. Refreshments will be sold for a nominal fee to benefit local charities.
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