By Daily Press staff
It’s going to be a zoo at Santa Monica Place Mall today — well, kind of. More than 500 animals are expected to come with their owners for the seventh annual Pet Night at Santa Monica Place. Any and all pets are welcome to come sit on Santa’s lap, get their photo taken with the old guy and paw over some of the gifts.
The event, which goes from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, attracts dogs, cats, birds, snakes, lizards and even mice. It can be a bit of a menagerie and there are some disputes, but it has become one of the most popular holiday evenings for shoppers and pet owners.
Santa Monica Place is located between Second Street and Third Street on Broadway Avenue at the Third Street Promenade. Free parking is available.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 11, 2002. Read the original PDF.