Santa’s Daytime Grotto at Edinburgh Zoo
Make your little one's day at Edinburgh Zoo extra special this festive season! At our Christmas grotto you will meet Santa and Mrs Claus and receive an exclusive early festive surprise.
About Santa’s Daytime Grotto at Edinburgh Zoo
On select dates from Friday 2 December to Saturday 24 December, our grotto will be available to book in 10-minute time slots from 10:20am – 3:30pm. See available dates below.
Please note the grotto does not include entry into Edinburgh Zoo. Normal admission tickets must be purchased alongside your Santa’s grotto tickets. Admission tickets can be purchased on the door, or in advance through our website.
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