Events

2026

1. 24th October - 1st November

   Halloween half-term week! 🎃

   Get ready to explore our Trick or Treat Trail this Halloween! 🍬🕷️ Follow the trail around the Zoo, keep your eyes peeled for spooky doors to discover, and see if you can find them all! 🚪🎃

   And they’re back… 🥁✨ our Zoo Groove Rangers! Get ready for some Halloween-themed fun, music and dancing throughout the day! 🎶

   Of course, no trip to the Zoo is complete without saying hello to your favourite animals 🐒 — plus, you can learn all about our amazing animals at our animal encounters! 🐍🕷️

   🎃 A day full of animals, adventures and Halloween fun awaits!

   All you need is a normal day ticket for this event. 

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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