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!
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!
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 3:30pm 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.
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.
