Santa's Woodland Grotto at The Tropical Butterfly House

Where will your ‘Elf Explorer’ passport take you? Young adventurers can embark on a festive trail through the wildlife park, discovering fascinating facts about animals and habitats from around the world as they go! Complete fun challenges and collect stamps in their passports to unlock a seasonal sweet treat reward!

Destination festive fun! Don’t miss the chance to write a letter to Santa, gather your very own reindeer food and add a wish to the Christmas Wishing Tree!

Enjoy Christmas colouring and crafts, join in a carol with the singing reindeer and capture a festive ‘elfie selfie’ in a flurry of snow at the giant Polar Bear, so don’t forget your Christmas jumpers!

Spread some Christmas cheer on the festive tractor-trailer ride, enjoy daily animal encounters and keeper talks and chuckle at the elf-tastic fun and frolics in the animal antics show. Find one of many special hidden ‘Christmas Puddings’ to win a merry prize and seek out the ten cheeky elves to see who tells the funniest joke!

Enjoy the roaring fire at Lottie’s Coffee Lounge with a choice of festive favourites on the menu from glorious Gingerbread Lattes to a luxurious Irish Cream Hot Chocolates. Festive fun themed children’s picnic boxes are available for £7.95 (pre-booking essential).

Every child can see Santa as part of general admission to the park and receive a Christmas treat. An age-related wrapped gift can also be purchased in advance or on the day for £8.

Grotto opening times: 30 November & 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm. See signage during your visit.

Relive the magic this winter! The Festive Fiver return offer means that when visiting over the winter season you can book a return visit for just £5 per person!* terms apply, see website for details.