Christmas comes early at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday.

The day begins with Santa Paws, who makes special deliveries to animal habitats, and continues with Jack Hanna’s Home for the Holidays three stage shows during Wildlights.

Free admission will be granted to those who donate an animal enrichment item from the Zoo’s wish list, available on the ColumbusZoo.org’s event page.

“They say home is where the heart is, and my heart is at the Columbus Zoo,” said Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo. “I’ve collected countless animal adventures this past year, and can’t wait to share these stories with my friends in Central Ohio.”

Home for the Holidays shows will be at 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. on the Animals on Safari Stage.

Guests are encouraged to come a few hours early, because Santa Paws will be delivering the animals’ version of Christmas morning from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, select animals will receive wrapped enrichment toys, from boomer balls to sensory treats, to encourage behaviors characteristic of their species.

The presents are distributed on a schedule, which is posted on the event page at ColumbusZoo.org.