Join us this Christmas!

23rd, 24th & 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 19th – 24th December 2024

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.

The Wild Vibe Crew are back this Christmas!

17th, 23rd, 24th & 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 19th – 24th December 2024

Jingle Jam Party

10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm on the Main Stage next to Penguini’s Restaurant

Join the Wild Vibe Crew for a Jingle Jam Party filled with popular festive tunes!

Christmas Tales

11:30am & 2:00pm on the Main Stage next to Penguini’s Restaurant

Listen to the tale of Wilbur the mammoth and learn all about Cole’s adventure with our elves!

Dates, times and locations are subject to change

Activity Timetable

Christmas Puzzle Trail

9:30am to Zoo closing

Journey around the Zoo and complete the trail for your chance to win a prize!

Enter Trail Competition

Don’t Miss the Train

10:30am to 3:30pm at Lost Madagascar Train Station

Embark on a magical journey and enjoy a festive tale.

Discovery Den

10:30am to 1hr before Zoo closing inside Elephant Kingdom

Learn about different animal habitats with our interactive sand table and Draw Alive wall, plus handle some of our friendly bugs!

Face Painting Station

11am to 1hr before Zoo closing at the Face Painting Station

Transform into your favourite festive character!

Elves’ Workshop

10:30am to 3:30pm, Indoor Picnic Area

Meet the Christmas elves and create magical crafts!

Reindeer Stables

10:30am to 3:30pm, Rajang’s Forest outside viewing area

Visit our beautiful reindeer at their stables!

The Exploratorium

11am to 3:00pm inside Kingdom of the Wild

The Exploratorium returns with a few new festive boxes!

Christmas Post Box

9:30am to Zoo closing outside Penguini’s Restaurant

Send your list to the big man himself with our Christmas Post Box!

Fairy Enchanted Woodland

9:30am to Zoo closing at the Woodland Hollow

Journey through our enchanted woodland and discover magical fairies.

Dedham School Choir

PLUS, on 7th December, we will be joined by Dedham School Choir with a harmonious performance at 10:00am on our Main Stage!

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 £16 per Santa Experience ticket.

Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo…

Step into the magical wonderland of the North Pole as you journey through the white woodland, take a break at Mrs Claus Kitchen and discover how our very own ‘Wilbur the Wolly Mammoth’ is made in the Elf Workshop before visiting the main man himself and receive a special gift, ‘Wilbur the Woolly Mammoth’, worth £19.99.