Start Date25th Nov 2023 End Date26th Nov 2023

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities on 25th & 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th to 24th December 2023.

SANTA EXPERIENCE – £15.00 PER TICKET

Journey through our magical Santa Experience filled with festive scenery and cheeky elves, where you will also have the chance to meet Santa himself and take home Spirit, the White Tiger cuddly toy!

PLEASE NOTE: The Santa Experience takes place within the Zoo grounds and an admission ticket will need to be purchased alongside a Santa Experience ticket. All guests, including Zoo Passholders, will need to pre-book a Santa Experience ticket online in advance. Tesco Partner Reward codes CANNOT be use for Santa Experience tickets. Admission tickets and Santa Experience tickets are non-refundable.

Our Magic of Christmas Timetable:

Find out more about each of our Magic of Christmas activities below.

Next to Education Centre (old Discovery Centre)
During our Magic of Christmas events, children can take part in the magical ‘Santa Experience’ for the additional cost of £15.00 per Santa Experience ticket. 

Journey through our magical Santa Experience filled with festive scenery and cheeky elves, where you will also have the chance to meet Santa himself and take home Spirit, the White Tiger cuddly toy!

Who needs a Santa Experience ticket?
All children who wish to enter the Santa Experience and receive a soft toy will require a Santa Experience ticket. This includes children under 3 if you would like them to meet Santa and receive a soft toy. Child Zoo Passholders, child complimentary ticket holders including adopters and children attending Animal Experiences MUST also purchase a Santa Experience Ticket if they wish to participate in the Santa Experience and receive a soft toy.

Adults accompanying children taking part in the experience do not require a Santa Experience Ticket.
Location to be confirmed
Feel festive and create magical crafts with our elves at their workshop along with our Christmas sand shop.
Small cost applies. Crafts vary daily.
Location to be confirmed
Transform into your favourite Christmas character at our Face painting Station.
*Charge applies.
Location to be confirmed
Journey through the magical woodland and discover our many fairies and pixies and their homes while learning all about their special powers. P.S. Only for believers!
Location to be confirmed
Journey through the forest where you will be able to see our reindeer friends at their stable in all their glory with their long, sweeping antlers and thick winter coats!
Location to be confirmed
Bring your Christmas list for Santa and post it in our post box for express delivery to the North Pole!
Lost Madagascar Express Station
Sing along and enjoy the view on board the road train.

Duration approx. 10 mins. Queues likely.
Location to be confirmed
Join our Elves as they tell the tale of Santa’s new Tiger friend!
Duration approx. 20 mins.
Location to be confirmed
Take home a magical memory from your festive day out with us at our winter-themed Christmas photo point.
*Charge applies.

Further details coming soon!

Please read our Magic of Christmas FAQs here.
For all of our Magic of Christmas terms & conditions click here. 


Please be aware that all of the above activities, dates and times may be subject to change. 

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