Saturday, 7 November 2026

ZSL Zoos - Our new Zoo babies and festive fun 🎅

 


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A ring-tailed lemur reaching toward a red stocking in a tree

Ready, set… get festive!🎄

With under 50 days until Christmas, things are getting wonderfully wild at our Zoos! From festive family fun and magical moments with Santa to unforgettable gifts and experiences, we've got everything you need to make this a winter to remember.


So, get into the festive spirit and discover what's in store this season!

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A wonderful winter awaits ✨

Five penguins standing on snow near a pool

The Magic of Christmas

21 November - 3 January

From festive activities and Christmas crafts to seasonal animal talks and games, there's plenty to get the whole family into the festive spirit.

Christmas at London
Two lynx nuzzle colorful wrapped packages on wood shavings

Christmas at Whipsnade

21 November - 24 December

With festive fun and Christmas crafts to seasonal animal talks and games, we've got lots of fun in store for all the family to enjoy.

Christmas at Whipsnade
Santa Claus waves beside a lit Christmas tree in a wooden cabin

Meet Santa at the Zoo 🎅

21 November - 24 December

Little ones can Meet Santa in his magical grotto or cosy cabin and receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home.

Meet Santa at London Zoo
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo

Animal news from our Zoos 💚

A coati kit looks closely at the camera

Our cheeky new arrivals 🦝

Meet our mischievous coati kits! A close relative of the raccoon, our four kits are already very cheeky. Spot them at Animal Adventure, near Blackburn Pavilion.

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A black-and-white calf lying on grass

Cute calf alert 🐮

Meet our adorable new 'At Risk' Shetland cow calf, Boars Whipcracker (Whippy) for short! Born to mum Poppy, you can spot him at our children's animal farm.

Meet the new arrival

Gifts with a wild side 🎁

From unforgettable adventures to little treats for animal lovers, find something for everyone on your Christmas list.


Tiger playing with Christmas enrichment

Gift Zoo tickets

Give them a wildlife-filled day out.

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A selection of gifts in the ZSL Shop

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Something for every wildlife lover.

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Rhino experience

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Memories they'll never forget.

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Rockhopper penguin

It's quiz time! 🐧

Forget dashing through the snow, our Northern rockhopper penguins prefer making a splash! But how do they travel on land?


A: Slide on their bellies

B: Hop around

C: They can fly

Click for the answer