Join us this Christmas at our cosy Lookout Lodges, as Santa returns to Whipsnade Zoo! Little ones can join in festive crafts before meeting Santa in his magical grotto and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home.

This year, choose from Meet Santa, Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving and Meet Santa VIP Breakfast sessions. We also have relaxed sessions available. Gold members, Fellows and Patrons who registered their interest received one week’s priority access to book for four special dates at a discounted rate, and were the first to know as soon as tickets went live. Booking for the four discounted dates has now closed, but Gold Members, Fellows and Patrons can still book for remaining sessions at the standard price.

Meet Santa

Santa is stopping by at Whipsnade Zoo’s cosy Lookout Lodge this year. Little ones can join in festive crafts before meeting Santa in his magical grotto and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home. This experience is £17.50 per child.

Meet Santa relaxed

These sessions include the same experience as standard Meet Santa sessions, but with dimmed lighting, quieter sounds and other reduced sensory stimulation to make the area feel more relaxed, specifically designed for those with additional needs. This experience is £17.50 per child.

Meet Santa animal gift-giving

For only £22.50 more per child*, join our elves to make tasty gifts for some of our Zoo residents and then head on a tour to deliver your gift and watch the animals get stuck in. And of course, every child will meet Santa in his grotto and take away a Christmas gift. Most suitable for ages 5 and over.

Meet Santa VIP breakfast

For only £25 more per child*, start the day with a little extra Christmas sparkle and join Mrs Claus and the elves for crafts, activities and a delicious continental breakfast buffet. Afterwards, little ones will head over to feed our penguins their breakfast with the help of our animal experts. And of course, every child will meet Santa in his grotto and take away a special Christmas gift.

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