Join us this Christmas!
21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th November 2026
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th – 24th December 2026
Enjoy festive daytime activities!
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Members: This event is FREE for Zoo Members. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid Membership to gain entry into the Zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-members 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.
Activity Timetable
Santa’s Present Trail
9:30AM – Zoo close Find the 9 presents around the zoo for your chance to win a prize!
Santa’ Post Office
9:30AM – 4:30PM Outside Penguini’s Restaurant Bring your letter to post to Santa for elf-spress delivery!
Elves’ Workshop
10:30AM – 3:30PM Kalahari Theatre, next to Jungle Tumble Join the elves and create Christmas crafts!*
Wild Vibe Crew
10:30AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM Main Stage, next to Penguini’s Restaurant Dance and sing with the Wild Vibe Crew in their festive party!
Wild Vibe Crew Parade
11:30AM & 2:00PM Starts at Main Stage, next to Penguini’s Restaurant Join the Wild Vibe Crew as they journey around the zoo with popular festive tunes!
Christmas Express
10:30AM – 3:30PM Lost Madagascar Road Train Embark on a magical journey on the road train!**
*Additional charges apply
**Please note the train will NOT be stopping at the Lemur Walkthrough
Dates, times and locations are subject to change
The Santa Experience
Children can take part in the Santa Experience on Magic of Christmas days only, for the additional cost of £17.00 per Santa Experience ticket.
Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo…
Journey through a woodland walkthrough, take a break at Mrs Claus’ Kitchen where you can enjoy a tasty treat, sing-along to merry music from Santa’s friendly reindeer, soak up the festive feels in our Christmas village, and to finish off your experience, take a visit to the main man himself where you’ll also receive your very own Jabari the African lion soft toy!
Don’t forget to stop by…
Reindeer Stable
Visit our beautiful reindeer at their stables!
Open from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Located at Rajang’s Forest, outside viewing area.
Face Painting Station
Transform into your favourite festive character at our Face Painting Station!
Open from 11:00am until 3:30pm. Located inside Face Painting Station, near Penguini’s Restaurant.
PLEASE NOTE: Additional charges apply.
The Exploratorium
Visit The Exploratorium and discover a range of different themed activity boxes including some NEW seasonal boxes!
Open from 11:00am until 3:30pm, located inside Kingdom of the Wild.
