Join us this Christmas!
22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th November, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th & 19th – 24th December 2025
Enjoy festive daytime activities!
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-passholders to book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
Important Information:
We plan to go ahead in all weather conditions, unless the team feel that it is unsafe to do so. If we are unable to open due to adverse weather, a member of our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
Christmas Celebration Trail
Solve each Christmas puzzle for a chance to WIN an ANIMAL EXPERIENCE!*
Somewhere 2 Sing
Saturday 20th December 2025
Enjoy festive tunes from Somewhere 2 Sing choir at 12:00pm & 2:15pm on the Main Stage next to Penguini’s Restaurant!
Activity Timetable
Wild Vibe in Winter’s Wonderland Party
10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Main Stage, next to Penguini’s Restaurant Join the Wild Vibe Crew for a party filled with popular festive tunes!
Wild Vibe in Winter’s Wonderland Parade
11:30am & 2:00pm Starting at the Main Stage, next to Penguini’s Restaurant Join the Wild Vibe Crew for a festive parade around the Zoo!
Santa’s Post Office
9:30am to 4:30pm Outside Penguini’s Restaurant Bring your letter, or why not complete your Christmas wishlist in the Elves’ Workshop to post to Santa for elf-spress delivery!
Reindeer Stables
11:00am to 3:00pm Rajang’s Forest, Outside Viewing Area Travel through the enchanted woodland and visit the beautiful reindeer at their stables!
Elves’ Workshop
10:30am to 3:30pm Indoor Picnic Area, next to Penguini’s Restaurant Meet some of Santa’s elves and create magical crafts!* Crafts may vary from image.
The Exploratorium
12:00pm – 2:30pm Inside Kingdom of the Wild The Exploratorium returns with a few NEW festive boxes!
Christmas Express
10:30am to 3:30pm Lost Madagascar Express Train Station Embark on a magical journey around the Zoo and listen to the story of Billy the elf, who is searching for magical dust to help the reindeer fly!**
Face Painting Station
11:00am to 3:30pm Face Painting Station Transform into your favourite festive character!*
Discovery Den
10:30am to 3:30pm Inside Elephant Kingdom Learn about different animal habitats with our interactive sand table and Draw Alive Wall!
Animal Encounters
Various locations and times throughout the day Check out our daily animal encounters to discover more about the world of wildlife!
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
*Additional charge applies
**Please note that the train will not be stopping at Lemur Walkthrough.
The Santa Experience
Children can take part in the Santa Experience on Magic of Christmas days only, for the additional cost of £16.50 per Santa Experience ticket.
Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo…
Journey through a winter wonderland, take a break at Mrs Claus’ Kitchen where you can enjoy a tasty treat, see if you can spot the cheeky elves playing at the Elf Workshop, and to finish off your experience, take a visit to the main man himself where you’ll also receive your very own Mila & River the Amur leopards soft toy!
