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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!

Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

About Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

17th Nov 2023 to 23rd Dec 2023
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Five Sisters Zoo
Five Sisters Zoo Gavieside, West Calder EH55 8P
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West Lothian’s Five Sisters Zoo will shimmer and sparkle once more when its ever-popular illuminations bring some Christmas magic to this year’s festive season.

The attraction, at Gavieside, West Calder, will light up from November 17 right through to December 23, offering a spectacular yuletide experience for all the family.

Thousands of lights and Christmas decorations will glitter around the grounds. There will also be a light show projection, a tunnel of light, a festive market with crafts and gifts, food and drink stalls selling a range of goodies including crepes and doughnuts, plus marshmallow toasting.

Youngsters will also get the chance to enjoy a spin on the children’s rides while grown-ups will appreciate the heated bar area serving mulled wine and cider and much more. And, of course, there’s the chance to see all the animals in the zoo’s collection.

For visitors with Additional Support Needs there will be a dedicated evening to suit their requirements on Sunday, November 26.

The illuminations are open from 5-9pm every Friday and Saturday from November 17 to 25 and from 4-9pm every evening throughout December, up until the 23rd.

Tickets are on sale now with free admittance for babies under a year old.

What’s on?
Thousands of lights & Christmas decorations covering the zoo grounds
Meet our new arrivals
Light show projection
Santa’s grotto experience (available in December and must be booked in advance)
Festive market stalls
Food & drink stalls
Heated bar area
Mallow toasting
Kids rides
tunnel of light
... And of course, our wonderful animals

November: 17th – 25th November every Friday & Saturday evening 5pm - 9pm
December: 1st – 23rd December every evening 4pm - 9pm
last admission 6.30pm

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