Events

2026

1. We’re celebrating World Animal Day this year with some seriously silly science!😆

   POO AT THE ZOO!

   
   Join us on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October for fun and educational family activities exploring the weird and wonderful world of animal poo! 🔎💩
   
   Discover what poo can teach us about animals, their diets and habitats, learn some fascinating facts, and even have a go at making your own pretend poo! 🙈
   
   🐾 Fun and educational
   👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all the family
   💩 Plenty of giggles guaranteed!
   
   🎟️ No special event ticket needed — just purchase your normal zoo admission tickets and Poo at the Zoo activities are included

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2. Coming this October (Dates TBC)

   A FRIGHTFULLY FUN ADVENTURE AWAITS...

   We're conjuring up another unforgettable Halloween experience. More information will be revealed soon...

3. BOOK EARLY & SAVE - USE CODE EARYBIRD10

   Santa's Grotto 2026

   🎅 Step into the magic of Christmas and visit Santa at the Zoo! 🎄

   Your festive adventure begins as you journey through an enchanted forest of Christmas trees, winding your way towards Santa’s Grotto.

   At the end of the trail, the big man himself will be waiting! Step inside Santa’s cosy grotto for a special Christmas visit, where every paying child will receive a gift to take home.

   ✨ Journey through our enchanted Christmas tree forest
   🎅 Meet Santa in his Grotto
   🎁 Every paying child receives a Christmas gift

   A magical festive experience for the whole family, filled with Christmas cheer and special memories to treasure.

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4. BOOK EARLY & SAVE - USE CODE EARYBIRD10

   ✨🎅 Grotto After Dark 🎅✨

   As night falls, the Zoo comes alive with Christmas magic…

   Journey through our illuminated enchanted forest as you make your way to Santa’s Grotto, where the big man himself will be waiting! Every paying child will receive a special Christmas gift to take home. 🎁

   But the magic doesn’t stop there…

   🐴 See our beautiful horse and carriage
   ✨ Discover magical light-up photo opportunities around the Zoo
   🔥 Stop by our toasted marshmallow stations for a festive treat
   ☕ Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the evening

   Wrap up warm, soak up the lights and enjoy a cosy Christmas evening at the Zoo with the whole family.

   Christmas nights, glowing lights and a little bit of festive magic. ✨🎄

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5. Santa's Grotto SEN Sessions

   🎅✨ SEN Santa’s Grotto Sessions ✨🎅

   A quieter, more relaxed Santa’s Grotto experience, specially designed for children with additional needs. ❤️

   🎄 Less waiting & reduced sensory overwhelm
   🎅 A calm, supportive environment
   ✨ Time to enjoy the magic at your child’s own pace

   Limited sessions available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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