Christmas Celebrations at Twycross Zoo!
Winter Wonderland at Twycross Zoo!
From 23rd November 'till Christmas Eve join us at Himalaya at Twycross Zoo for a host of festive activities. Free to enter*
Turkey and Tinsel - Coach Bookings only
1st November - 23rd December. Monday to Friday,
Enjoy a wonderful festive meal in the charming surroundings of Himalaya, with views overlooking our spectacular snow leopard enclosure. We pride ourselves on sourcing delicious food from local suppliers and it is all delivered by our fantastic catering team. We are the perfect alternative to a garden centre!
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Where: Himalaya
Price: £10.95 per person! (Groups only with a minimum of 15 guests).
To book your group please call Guest Services on 0844 474 1777
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Event!
23rd November
Join us for a fantastic evening of fun to celebrate the festive season! With mini history of the zoo talks, carol singing, discounts in our bazaar and gallery, plus enjoy a mince pie and glass of mulled wine while the little ones get to meet Santa!
For more details click here
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Where: Himalaya
Price: Free to Friends of Twycross
Twycross Zoo Gallery - Christmas Exhibition Opening
24th November
This exhibition will centre around the artists Christine Relton and Tom Marine who have been painting and exhibiting collaboratively for sixteen years. The artist`s show and sell their work all over the world including London, Singapore and California. The Christmas show will have a crisp winter feel and will also include a selection of Jewellers and design led products. If you are a Friend of Twycross you are invited to join us for a glass of bubbly to celebrate the opening of the exhibition
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Where: Twycross Gallery
Price: Free glass of fizz to Friends of Twycross on this date and time only.
Santa's Grotto
24th November - 24th December
Taking up his annual residence in the grotto Santa will be at Himalaya so your children can meet the man himself and whisper their Christmas wishes! All children who visit Santa's Grotto will also be rewarded with a gift so that they have a special memento of their time spent with Santa.
Time: Every Saturday and Sunday, from 24th November, then every day from 19th December
Where: Himalaya
Price: £6.50
Christmas Story Time
24th November - 24th December
Bring the little ones to hear our Christmas tales, told by our fun rangers
Time: 2pm - 2.30pm
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 24th November, then every day from 19th December
Where: Himalaya
Price: Free
Make your own Christmas Cards
24th November - 24th December
Bring the little ones to hear our Christmas tales, told by our fun rangers
Time: 3pm - 3.30pm, Every Saturday and Sunday, from 24th November, then every day from 19th December
Where: Himalaya
Price: Free
After School tea with Santas Elves
From 24th November - 22nd December every Tuesday & Thursday
Enjoy a delicious after school tea while your little ones get entertained by Santa's elves.
Time: 4pm- 6pm
Where: Himalaya
Price: Kids £8.95 Adult £7.95
Tour Guide Tuesday! Winter Warmers Tour
Every Tuesday in December
Enjoy this guided tour around the zoo, which will talk about how we help our animals keep warm in the winter that will give you more in-depth detail on our smallest and largest animals!
Time: 11am
Where: Guest Services
Price*: Adults £2.50 Children £1, Free to Friends of Twycross
Breakfast with Santa!
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, December
Enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast while your little ones get to meet the man himself! Then visit him in Santas Grotto for free.
Time: 9.30 - 11am
Where: Windows on the wild/Himalaya
Price: £9.95 per child £8.95 per adult
More than just a Christmas Lunch
5th - 23rd December every Saturday & Sunday
Are you booking an office Christmas lunch? Or simply wanting to have a festive treat with friends? Then why not join us for a special fine dining experience with a delicious festive 4 course meal.
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Where: Windows on the Wild
Price: £22.95, Friends of Twycross £19.95
Tribute Night - Tom Jones & Elvis Night 60's & 70's
15th December
Celebrate Christmas with our fantastic night of fun, dancing and great food!! Himalaya will transform into a massive festive party, so bring your friends or your colleagues for this unique night out!
Time: Arrival 7pm Dinner 7.45pm
Where: Himalaya
Price: £45 per person which includes a 3 course meal, arrival drink with canapés plus the option of purchasing alcohol packages. £40 for Friends of Twycross.
Christmas Panto - Dick Whittington
20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
No story captures the imagination of children more than Dick Whittington.
For two hours they will be transported to the magical setting of Old London Town.
Packed solid with comedy, excitement and adventure, the children will love to cheer their hero Dick Whittington and boo the evil Captain Blood. They will roar with laughter at the antics of Idle Jack, Sarah the cook and Dick's crazy cat Elvis. All this is brought to life by a cast of top performers from the world of Pantomine. It's all good old fashioned fun that you would normally see in a top line theatre.
Time: 5pm
Where: Himalaya
Price: Adults - £7.50, Children up to 12 years old - £6.00 Friends of Twycross £5
Christmas Membership Offer
24th November - 24th December
Become a Friend of Twycross and get unlimited entry for a whole year! This fantastic offer makes an inspirational Christmas present for you and your family and by becoming a Friend of Twycross you will be supporting our welfare and conservation projects. Check out our discounted prices in our Membership flyer!!
*Only Himalaya is free to enter, normal admission prices apply to go into the zoo.
For further information or to make a booking please go to www.twycrosszoo.org/Christmas or call us on 0844 474 1777