PHOTOS: Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania

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Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding poses for a photo with Santa Claus during a holiday event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have been cleared by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture veterinarians for Christmas Eve travel. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg addresses attendees at Hersheypark while confirming that Santa’s reindeer have met all veterinary requirements to travel across state lines for Christmas Eve. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Quinn Bryner, director of public relations for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, speaks during an event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have been cleared by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture veterinarians for Christmas Eve travel. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during a holiday event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have received a clean bill of health ahead of their Christmas Eve deliveries across Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Quinn Bryner, director of public relations for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, speaks during an event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have been cleared by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture veterinarians for Christmas Eve travel. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — State Sen. Kim poses for a photo with Santa Claus during a holiday event at Hersheypark celebrating the announcement that Santa’s reindeer have been cleared by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture veterinarians for Christmas Eve travel. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during a holiday event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have received a clean bill of health ahead of their Christmas Eve deliveries across Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding speaks during a holiday event at Hersheypark announcing that Santa’s reindeer have received a clean bill of health ahead of their Christmas Eve deliveries across Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg addresses attendees at Hersheypark while confirming that Santa’s reindeer have met all veterinary requirements to travel across state lines for Christmas Eve. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger, Santa Claus and his team gather at Hersheypark as Santa’s nine reindeer receive official clearance from Department of Agriculture veterinarians to begin their Christmas Eve journey across the Commonwealth. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

Santa’s reindeer receive clean bill of health from experts, ready to deliver gifts in Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025 — Pennsylvania State Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hamberg addresses attendees at Hersheypark while confirming that Santa’s reindeer have met all veterinary requirements to travel across state lines for Christmas Eve. (Commonwealth Media Services/Commonwealth Media Services)

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