Unwrap the magic of Christmas at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park

A brand-new festive experience has arrived spreading magic, joy and Christmas cheer every weekend in December and right up to Christmas Eve! This year, as well as Santa himself, a whole host of much-loved familiar faces will be stopping by the wildlife park to make your family day out merry and bright!

Santa’s Woodland Grotto and Meet & Greet Christmas Character appearances take place on the following dates only*:

Saturday 6 December - Elfy Shelfy Sunday

Sunday 7, Saturday 20 December - Festive Pup Fun

Saturday 13, Tuesday 23 December - Green Grouch & Cindy Lou

Sunday 14, Monday 22 December - Blue Alien Buddy

Sunday 21 December - Ice Queen and Jolly Snowman

Wednesday 24 December - Meet our Merry Mice

Capture a moment of wild winter wonder as you wander along the woodland walk to meet Santa and his helper in his enchanting Woodland Grotto. Don’t forget to purchase a Santa gift and your child will receive a magic snowflake token from Santa to exchange for a gift of their choice at Santa's Toy Shop located in the Jungle Gift Shop. Magical Meet and Greet Christmas Characters appearances take place between 11am - 3pm – perfect for photo opportunities and making dreams come true!

There’s so much fa-la-la fun waiting for you at the Elf’s Workshop, stuffed full of festive crafts and activities. Decorate a gingerbread cookie, gather some scrumptious reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve and write and post a letter in Santa's singing post box!**

Where will your ‘Elf Explorer’ passport take you? Pick up a trail and embark on a festive journey through the park, discovering fascinating facts about animals and habitats from around the world! Complete fun challenges and collect the stamps to unlock a sweet treat reward! Don't miss more Christmas crackers around the park – jingle all the way on board the tractor-trailer ride and take a ‘elfie selfie’ on the festive sleigh or in a flurry of snow at the giant Polar Bear! Find one of many special hidden ‘Christmas Puddings’ to win a merry prize and don’t forget to wear your Christmas jumpers to make spirits bright!

Enjoy animal encounters and keeper talks and chuckle at the elf-tastic fun and frolics and tinsel tails in the Animal Antics show. Warm up at Lottie’s Coffee Lounge where festive favourites are on the menu, from glorious Gingerbread Lattes to luxurious Irish Cream Hot Chocolates! Fun themed children’s picnic boxes are available to add-on to your online booking (pre-booking essential). ‘Tis the season to be jolly - for magical memories you won’t forget, come back time and time again during the festivities and beyond with the ‘Visit & Save Card’ return visit offer.***

*Woodland Grotto and Meet and Greet Christmas Character dates and times: 6 -7 December, 13 – 14 December, 20 – 24 December | 10am - 3pm. See signage on the day for full schedule and break times. Every child can see Santa as part of their admission to the park. You may visit the grotto at any time during grotto advertised opening hours. Age-related gifts can also be purchased in advance online with your admission tickets or on the day for just £8.50. When purchasing a gift, your child will receive a magic snowflake token from Santa to then exchange for a gift of their choice in Santa’s Toy Shop located in the Jungle Gift Shop.

**Elf’s Workshop: Some activities in this area may be charged for.

***Visit and Save Card promotion terms apply, see website for details. Booking online in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment. Normal park admission prices apply. Magical Christmas Experience event days are included in Annual Membership and Visit and Save card advance bookings made online (subject to availability). See website for non-event day winter opening times.