Santa is back at Paignton Zoo!
Santa will be visiting us at the zoo on dates throughout the festive season, so book your visit to see him in his grotto. Each child ticket booked includes a gift from Santa and zoo entry (at a reduced price) for the day of their grotto visit.
Spreading yuletide cheer
Mrs Claus will be spreading further festive joy, hosting storytelling sessions at various times throughout the day.
With live music every weekend, adults can enjoy a mulled cider and mince pie from our restaurant whilst soaking up the festive atmosphere.
There will also be family friendly activities on site to add to the fun. Decorate a bauble for our Christmas tree, create some Christmas themed enrichment for our animals and make some eco-friendly reindeer food to take home to sprinkle in your garden on Christmas Eve!
Santa will be visiting us on
Thursday 19 December
Saturday 21 – Tuesday 24 December
What our visitors say
Best Santa ever
He was absolutely fantastic. Best Santa ever. Thank you for making our day on Saturday 🙂
Lisa Marie B
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. We thought Mrs Claus was brilliant too. She was amazing with the children. The whole day was very enjoyable.
Barbara H
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
Paignton Zoo Staff Christmas Single
Our very own Graham Card, who will be performing live at the zoo on a number of dates, has written and produced a special Christmas single titled “Christ’a’mas Day.” This charity fundraising single aims to support our conservation efforts and spread holiday cheer, featuring Paignton Zoo staff members singing along.
Your support helps us continue our mission to help halt species decline. Thank you.
Musical line up…
Graham Card
Saturday 30th November
Launching his brand new Christmas single and getting the festive season underway with some Christmas pop classics!
Saturday 7th December
Sunday 22nd December
12.00-12.45 and 13.30-14.15
Tuesday 24th December
Birdhouse Singers
Saturday 21st December
Two separate sets at 11.30am and 2pm
This a cappella group will bring some festive favourites – feel free to sing along!