Get ready for the Tropical Butterfly House’s brand-new Magical Christmas Experience! Start counting down the days until the Christmas cheer commences with Santa’s Woodland Grotto and spectacular Meet & Greet Characters, featuring every December weekend right up to Christmas Eve at the family- owned South Yorkshire wildlife park.
This year, the excitement starts with some much-loved familiar faces stopping by, as well as Santa himself, to make your family day our merry and bright.
Santa’s Woodland Grotto and Meet & Greet Christmas Character appearances take place on the following dates only*:
Saturday 6 December – Elfy Shelfy | Sunday 7 December – Festive Pup Fun
Saturday 13 December – Green Grouch & Cindy Lou |Sunday 14 December – Blue Alien Buddy
Saturday 20 December – Festive Pup Fun | Sunday 21 December – Ice Queen and Jolly Snowman
Monday 22 December – Blue Alien Buddy | Tuesday 23 December– Green Grouch & Cindy Lou | Wednesday 24 December – Meet our Merry Mice
Capture a moment of wild winter wonder as you wander along the woodland walk to meet Santa and his helper in his enchanting Woodland Grotto. Don’t forget to purchase a Santa gift and your child will receive a magic snowflake token from Santa to exchange for a gift of their choice at Santa’s Toy Shop located in the Jungle Gift Shop.
The wildlife park’s Magical Meet and Greet Christmas Characters appearances take place between 11am – 3pm – perfect for photo opportunities and making dreams come true!
There’s so much fa-la-la fun waiting for you at the Elf’s Workshop, stuffed full of festive crafts and activities. Decorate a gingerbread cookie, gather some scrumptious reindeer food to take home ready for Christmas Eve and write and post a letter in Santa’s singing post box!**
Where will your ‘Elf Explorer’ passport take you? Pick up a trail and embark on a festive journey through the park, discovering fascinating facts about animals and habitats from around the world! Complete fun challenges and collect the stamps to unlock a sweet treat reward!
Don’t miss more Christmas crackers around the park – jingle all the way on board the tractor-trailer ride and take a ‘elfie selfie’ on the festive sleigh or in a flurry of snow at the giant Polar Bear! Enjoy tinsel and tails in the amazing animal encounters and keeper talks. Find one of many special hidden ‘Christmas Puddings’ to win a merry prize and don’t forget to wear your Christmas jumpers to make spirits bright!
Warm up at Lottie’s Coffee Lounge where 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).
‘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 the ‘Visit & Save Card’ return visit offer.***
Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park | Woodsetts Road, North Anston, nr Sheffield S25 4EQ | 01909 569416 | info@butterflyhouse.co.uk | www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Book here for Magical Christmas Experience dates
Posted on 26 November 2025
