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Photo of Santa in his Grotto at Rodbaston Animal Zone
Christmas at Rodbaston Animal Zone

Join us on:

🗓️ Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
🗓️ Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December
🗓️ Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December
🗓️ Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th December

Come and meet Santa! 🎅

Step into a beautifully decorated grotto, filled with twinkling lights and cozy Christmas charm, to meet Santa and his Chief Elf!

Santa will be available to meet on the following days only – Saturday 6th December, Sunday 7th December, Saturday 13th December and Saturday 20th December.

Booking a slot in advance is essential! Booking costs £5 per family and can be done online here.

Here’s what else is included as part of the event:

📸 Christmas decorations and photo opportunities!

🦌 Take part in our Reindeer Roundup! Fact boards for all 9 reindeer will be hidden around the Animal Zone…can you help round up Santa’s reindeer?!

🎁 See our resident animals enjoying their festive themed enrichment!

🗣️ Listen to a range of keeper talks!

☕ Enjoy seasonal treats, warm drinks, and snacks in our Visitor Centre!

✉ Write a letter to Santa!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for lots of festive fun! Christmassy photos, videos and more!

Christmas Elf at the Animal Zone