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We're ZSL - an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together and inspiring support for nature.
We’ve been building stronger connections to wildlife for 200 years.
Through our leading Zoos, our innovative conservation work in the field and through the Institute of Zoology, a centre of research excellence, we are passionate advocates for nature and won't stop until we have created a world where wildlife thrives.
Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo: Meet Santa in Whipsnade
5.0 (47)
from £37.40 per session
Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LF
Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade
Whipsnade
Dunstable
LU6 2LF
GB
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Kids Activities
Ages Covered
0-12m, 1-11 Years
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About Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo: Meet Santa
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.
What Meet Santa sessions are available this year at Whipsnade Zoo?
Meet Santa
30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December
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 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 23 & 24 November and 19 December.
Meet Santa Relaxed
1 November and 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 Animal Gift-Giving
23, 24 & 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 24 December
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.
A Meet Santa Animal Gift-Giving Relaxed session is available on 23 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*, start your day with a little extra Christmas sparkle as you join Mrs Claus and the elves for crafts, activities and a delicious continental breakfast buffet. Afterwards, your 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.
Current Term Dates
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Session prices
From £37.40
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