Category
Christmas Activities
Ages Covered
0-12m, 1-11 Years
About Meet Santa at London Zoo
Join us this November and December, as Santa returns to London Zoo!
Little ones can take part in Christmas crafts before they meet Santa in his magical grotto and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home.
Choose from Meet Santa, Meet Santa Deluxe and Meet Santa VIP Breakfast sessions.
Relaxed sessions are also available.
Little ones can take part in Christmas crafts before they meet Santa in his magical grotto at the heart of London Zoo and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home.
Perhaps they’ll even be lucky enough to spot our animals snuffling around next door as well!
Meet Santa Priority for Gold members, Fellows and Patrons
23 & 24 November and 19 & 20 December
Gold members, Fellows and Patrons have priority access to these sessions for 1 week only. The sessions include the same experience as standard Meet Santa sessions but are offered at a 10% discount. If you are a Gold member, Fellow or Patron, please use the email address associated to your membership to ensure you receive your priority booking links.
Meet Santa Priority Relaxed sessions are also available on 24 November and 19 December.
Meet Santa Relaxed
30 November and 1, 16, 17 & 18 December
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 Deluxe
30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December
For only £22.50 more per child*, enjoy a really special treat this year. Little ones will love meeting Mrs Claus and helping to prepare some Christmas dinner for the animals, before the whole group enjoys a sweet treat and a delicious hot** drink each plus a 30-minute Zoo tour. And of course, every child will meet Santa in his grotto and take away a Christmas gift.
Meet Santa Deluxe Relaxed sessions are also available on 23 & 24 December.
Meet Santa VIP Breakfast
23, 24 & 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December
For only £25 more per child*, our elves will sneak you into the Zoo at 8am, before normal opening, for a very special VIP Breakfast with Mrs Claus in our Tiny Giants exhibit. After a delicious continental breakfast, you’ll embark on a special early morning tour whilst the Zoo is waking up before little ones meet Santa in his grotto, taking home a special Christmas gift.
The booking links for Meet Santa 2024 at London Zoo will only be emailed to those who register their interest, so make sure you're registered if you want the chance to book.
Current Term Dates
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
No classes on
09 December - 13 December
02 December - 06 December
19 December - 20 December
Session prices
From £39.20