Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park
The very popular Santa Safari is returning to West Midlands Safari Park for 2025; On selected dates during 22 November – 24 December…
Join us for a magical festive day out the whole family will love – combining a four-mile winter Safari with an unforgettable visit to Santa in his beautifully decorated Grotto.
The experience: With your pre-booked time slot, you’ll begin your journey at the Discovery Trail, where one of Santa’s cheerful Elves will greet you and guide you through a magical North Pole adventure. Along the way you can spot some elves making some gifts ready for the workshop! You’ll also encounter some delightful characters and be dazzled by the northern lights…
ENCHANTED ELEVATOR
Back for its second year! Step inside Santa’s enchanted lift and take a fantastical flight across snowy scenes and sparkling skies. Once you arrive, ring the magical doorbell to meet the big man himself.
SANTA’S GROTTO
Santa’s cosy log cabin features a festive fireplace, twinkling tree and – of course – Santa! Share your Christmas wish list, and enjoy a photo moment captured by one of Santa’s helpful Elves.
ELVES’ WORKSHOP
After meeting Santa, you will make your way to the Elves’ Workshop where you can collect your photo and children can pick their own present. With a wide selection of gifts to choose from, they will be spoiled for choice!
NEW FOR 2025 – STORYTIME WITH MRS CLAUS
Gather round for a magical new feature – Storytime with Mrs Claus! Children can snuggle up and enjoy heart-warming Christmas tales, told by Mrs Claus herself in her cosy cabin. With twinkling lights, festive cheer and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, it’s the perfect chance for little ones to relax and let their imaginations run wild before continuing their festive adventure.
Plus:
Safari Drive
Go on a four-mile winter Safari Drive to see some amazing animals from across the globe, from the comfort and warmth of your car!
Safari Walk
There’s still lots to see on the Safari Walk including penguins, red pandas, meerkats, reptiles, lions, tigers and more!
Winter Wonderland
The Discovery Trail will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with layers of ‘snow’ forecast every day!
Daily Talks
Stop by one of our fascinating daily talks to listen to our dedicated keepers share some fascinating facts about our animals.
Explorers’ Play Park
Bring your little ones to Explorers’ Play Park, where kids can delve into the interactive zones, designed specifically for younger visitors!
Festive Treats
Don’t forget to head over to one of the festive food outlets to pick up your complimentary cookie and drink!
Mrs Claus’ Crafts
Pop to Mrs Claus’ Craft Club to make some reindeer food and write your letter to Santa!
Opional add on’s:
CHRISTMAS PANTO
For the very first time, we’re bringing the magic of panto to the Safari Park this festive season! Join us in Treetops Pavilion for a dazzling performance of Aladdin, showing on four exclusive dates only: 20th – 23rd December 2025. Showtimes: 1pm & 4pm daily (show lasts 45 minutes)
Upgrade your Santa Safari Tickets here to add on a Panto ticket
(Just £8.00pp! Under 1s go free but must sit on a lap)
VR RIDE
Be transported across the globe in Santa’s sleigh, exploring wintery wonderlands in our Virtual Reality (VR) Santa Sleigh Ride experience!
Tickets charged extra: E4.OO per person.
The full experience lasts five minutes.
