Get ready to Explore the Wild this Christmas at Paignton Zoo!
This December, step into the magic of Christmas and meet Santa in his enchanting grotto. Don’t miss your chance, book your tickets today!
Every child will receive a FREE gift, enjoy a friendly chat with Santa, and capture the moment with a photo to treasure forever.
Zoo entry and Santa experience tickets start from £14.95
Elfred Elderberry
And that’s not all – join Santa’s mischievous elf, Elfred Elderberry, for a fun-filled, festive, interactive story in his very own workshop! Can you help him spread Christmas cheer around the zoo and earn his place on Santa’s Nice List before the big day arrives?
Join Elfred in the Info Hub for story times at:
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
2:00 PM
Spreading festive cheer
Enjoy live seasonal music throughout the festive period at the zoo, from choirs to crooners, they’re sure to get you in the Christmas mood!
Birdhouse Singers will be joining us 23 December at 11:00AM and 1:00PM.
Plus, there are Christmas crafts in the Info Hub and delicious mince pies and mulled cider available from the Island Restaurant.
Make memories this Christmas at Paignton Zoo.
Christmas Eve Sing-Along
By popular demand, our famous Christmas Eve sing-along is back!
Join us in the Island Restaurant from 1 – 2pm on 24 December for a selection of Christmas classics and festive tunes. This really is the perfect ending to your magical Santa experience at the zoo.
Santa and Elfred Elderberry will be visiting us on:
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 December
Saturday 20 – Wednesday 24 December
What our visitors say
Best one I’ve been to
This was absolutely brilliant! Such friendly elves while you ait to see Santa, great choice of gifts! Been the best one I’ve been to! Couldn’t fault.
Meghann C
The whole day was very enjoyable.
We came to see Santa yesterday with our granddaughter. We all absolutely loved the whole Christmas experience. The yurt was awesome, the activities were fun and the zoo was looking very festive and Santa’s elves were a delight. The whole day was very enjoyable.
Barbara H
Great day out and Santa was fantastic
We visited yesterday to see Santa and the Christmas activities. As a family with children aged between one and ten we had an amazing day and Santa was phenomenal. Your elves were absolutely lovely and as members we can’t wait to come back again soon to see the animals. All your staff were amazing and friendly. Thank you for making this Christmas special for the children.
Family of 5