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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Annual Holiday in the Park® Event Returns November 24 with Pair of New Cougar Cubs
 
5-Month-Old Cougars Join Stunning Lineup of Holiday Themed Attractions, Food, and Entertainment
​VALLEJO, Calif. — November 16, 2023 — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, today announced the arrival of two female cougar cubs as part of the stunning experiences guests can enjoy during Holiday in the Park. The annual holiday event begins November 24 celebrating a special delivery of five month old Kayah and Aiyana who now weigh, just over 30 lbs.. Guests can visit the cougar cubs as well as enjoy breathtaking holiday displays, themed entertainment, seasonal food, and world class rides as part of the 16th annual Holiday in the Park.

“Visiting Six Flags for Holiday in the Park has been an annual tradition for families all across Northern California for years,” said park spokesperson Marc Merino. “For the 16th year of the event, our team is excited to continue to raise the bar of the guest experience with newly themed areas, delicious festive food offerings, and our early holiday gift, five month old Kayah and Aiyana.”
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Kayah and Aiyana will play an important role at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild, educating and delighting guests in the newly updated Cougar Rocks are of the park.
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Holiday in the Park will operate select days, November 24, 2023 through January 7, 2024. New and time-honored traditions included with park admission are:
  • Beautiful Holiday in the Park Decorated Areas including:
    • NEW! Looney Tunes Sweetport - Encounter sweet smells and sights with giant candy canes and lollipops;
    • NEW! Jingle Junction - Holiday activities are a plenty with rides, face painting, cookie decorating and more;
    • NEW! Christmas Tree Plaza - Observe in wonder the new towering Christmas tree, which will be the focus of a nightly tree lighting ceremony;
    • Celebration Station - Learn how the holidays are celebrated amongst different cultures around the world;
    • Winter Wonderlane - Dazzling lights, a giant snowman and snowflakes falling from the sky make this an area no-to-be-missed;
    • Santa’s Toy Land - Find larger than life Nutcrackers, dolls and toys of all kinds ready for Santa to deliver;
    • Christmas Tree Forest - Dozens of trees spark awe as they twinkle to a synchronized light show.
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  • Festive Holiday in the Park Entertainment:
    • NEW! Let it Glow, Christmas Tree Lighting - Each evening the towering Christmas tree comes to life with thousands of radiant streams of light to cap off the holiday festivities;
    • NEW! Richy Bee’s Holiday Circus Show - Enjoy a fun mix of comedy, magic and juggling;
    • NEW! Gabriel’s Herald Trumpets - Holiday classics are played by this talented trio of trumpeters;
    • A Very Merry Christmas - Seals and sea lions star in this holiday tale about the true meaning of Christmas;
    • Dolphin Holiday - Celebrate the magic of the holidays with awe-inspiring dolphins.
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  • Fun Holiday in the Park Activities:
    • NEW! Letters to Santa - Santa is making a list and checking it twice, make sure he checks your Christmas list, too, by writing your own letter to St. Nick;
    • NEW! Frosty Foam Party - The little elves in your party will have a blast playing in this spot flowing with foam (additional fee);
    • NEW! Festive Face Painting - Display your holiday spirit with a festive face paint design. (additional fee);
    • Santa’s Workshop - Meet Santa Claus, share your Christmas wishes, and get photo memory of your visit. (additional fee);
    • Christmas Cookie Decorating - Decorate your very own delicious sweet treat to also enjoy. (additional fee);
    • Holiday S’mores Fire Pits - Get a s'mores kit ready with a chocolate covered graham cracker and a jumbo marshmallow to roast over an open fire pit. (additional fee).
  • Joyful Holiday in the Park Transformed Rides
    • NEW! Merlin’s North Pole Tours - Merlin the Dolphin is offering special tours of the North Pole aboard his bus;
    • NEW! Arctic Penguins - These polar penguins can fly in specially designed helicopters;
    • Winter Whirl - Swing into the holiday season on this fun spinning attraction;
    • Reindeer Race - Pick a bumper car as you race around the track to holiday tunes;
    • Peppermint Twirl - Enjoy twirling around to a fun holiday soundtrack;
    • Sugarplum Spin - Take a spin on this fast moving ride that includes special lights and sound;
    • Penguin Plunge - Take a plunge down the waterfall into the icy waters below.
​To add to the merriment, guests can take home an assortment of Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs including novelty apparel, ornaments, soft plush toys, plus the best memory of all, a photo with Santa himself.

For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/events.

For the ultimate holiday gift, purchase a 2024 Six Flags Season Pass and enjoy thrills all season with in-park discounts, admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park®, additional events in 2024, and so much more.

Six Flags Jobs
Six Flags is currently hiring. Team members receive in-park discounts, rewards and recognitions, exclusive Team Member events, and flexible scheduling. These jobs are great for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone looking for a second job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule. Select jobs, including Rides and Food & Beverage, start at $17 an hour. To apply, visit SixFlagsJobs.com for immediate openings.
 
About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Concord
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, is home to more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, including 10 world-class roller coasters like Medusa and BATMAN: The Ride. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord, Northern California’s Most Thrilling Waterpark, features more than 22 rides and attractions like Splashwater Island and Break Point Plunge. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Concord are the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a professionally accredited and certified animal care facility maintaining and exceeding complex and individualized standards of care and welfare that are mandated by the American Humane Association (AHA), the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), and the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The park is also strictly regulated by the State of California Fish and Wildlife and by the federal government, under the USDA, APHIS, and NOAA.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
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