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.

The Wild Vibe Crew are back this Christmas!

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!

Don’t Miss the Train

10:30am to 4pm 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

11am to 4pm, location TBC

Meet the Christmas elves and create magical crafts!

Reindeer Stables

Times TBC, Rajang’s Forest outside viewing area

Visit our beautiful reindeer at their stables!

The Exploratorium

11am to 3:30pm 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.

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.