✨ Elfy Shelfy has flown in straight from the North Pole for our very first festive Meet and Greet here at the Tropical Butterfly House!
Wave hello to one of Santa's favourite helpers and kick off the festive season with a picture-perfect memory - just remember to be on your best behaviour!
🎄 Christmas Character appearances will take place between 11am - 3pm, please feel free to take your own photos and share them with us here and on our facebook page #tropicalbutterflyhouse #christmasmagicmakers! (see on-site signage for details).*
🎅 Your visit includes the chance to see Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto - don’t forget to add a Santa Gift to your online booking if you wish to receive a magic snowflake from Santa himself to exchange at Santa’s Toy Shop located in the Jungle Gift Shop.**
🎀 ‘Tis the season to be jolly - for magical memories you won’t forget, come back time and time again during the festivities and beyond with our Visit & Save Card return visit offer.***
🎁 Here’s a peek at more fa-la-la festive fun waiting for you, all wrapped up in your regular park admission price or included in your annual membership!****
✨ NEW! Elf Workshop - Our Christmas elf will be at hand to help you decorate a gingerbread cookie, gather some scrumptious reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve and most importantly, write and post a letter in Santa's singing post box! ****
Everyone is welcome for selfies, storytelling and songs during our Christmas character appearances. Get all wrapped up in Christmas crafts and enter our festive colouring competition. Don't forget to add a wish to the Christmas Wishing Tree!
✨ Elf Explorer Trail - Where will your ‘Elf Explorer’ passport take you? Embark on a festive journey through the wildlife park, discovering fascinating facts about animals and habitats from around the world! Complete fun challenges and collect stamps in your passports to unlock a sweet treat reward!
⛄️ Don't miss these Christmas crackers around the park - join in a carol with the singing reindeer and capture a ‘elfie selfie’on our festive sleigh or in a flurry of snow at the giant Polar Bear - don’t forget to wear your Christmas jumpers to make spirits bright!
🦜 Jingle all the way on board the festive tractor-trailer ride, enjoy animal encounters and keeper talks and chuckle at the elf-tastic fun and frolics and tinsel tails in the Animal Antics show.
✨ Find one of many special hidden ‘Christmas Puddings’ to win a merry prize and seek out the ten cheeky elves to see who tells the funniest joke!
☕ Warm up at Lottie’s Coffee Lounge - Festive favourites are on the menu, from glorious Gingerbread Lattes to luxurious Irish Cream Hot Chocolates! Fun themed children’s picnic boxes are available to add on to your online booking (pre-booking essential).
Magical Christmas Experience | Elfy Shelfy & Santa's Woodland Grotto | Saturday 6 December
We recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment. Normal park admission prices apply. Magical Christmas Experience event days are included in Annual Membership and Visit and Save card advance bookings made online (subject to availability).
*Meet & Greet Christmas Characters: The advertised Meet and Greet character(s) will make appearances at set times between 11am - 3pm. See signage on the day for full timings and locations.
See our website for a full list of characters and appearance dates
https://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/whats-on/events/
**Woodland Grotto Open Times: 6 -7 December, 13 – 14 December, 20 – 24 December | 10am - 3pm (see signage for breaktimes).
Every child can see Santa as part of their admission to the park. You may visit the grotto at any time during grotto advertised opening hours. Age-related gifts can also be purchased in advance online with your admission tickets or on the day for just £8.50. When purchasing a gift, your child will receive a magic snowflake token from Santa to then exchange for a gift of their choice in Santa’s Toy Shop located in the Jungle Gift Shop.
***Relive the magic this winter! Don't miss our Visit and Save Card return visit offer - enjoy magical moments today and then save on your return visits for up to a year!* Terms apply, see
https://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/whats-on/news/2025/07/17/visit-and-save-offer/ for full details.
****Elf’s Workshop: Some activities may be charged for in this area.
We recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment. Normal park admission prices apply. Magical Christmas Experience event days are included in Annual Membership and Visit and Save card advance bookings made online (subject to availability).
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