Special Events

Discover what's on at some of the WILDEST events in Yorkshire at the UK's no.1 walk-through animal adventure - Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
From sensational summer concerts to incredible festive Christmas lights, Halloween spooktaculars to year round family-friendly events packed with fun.

Wild events await at Yorkshire Wildlife Park!

November

Winter Illuminations

15th - 16th Nov 2025

21st - 23rd Nov 2025

27th - 30th Nov 2025

4th - 7th Dec 2025

11th - 24th Dec 2025

26th Dec 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026

10th Jan 2026

Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!

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December

Winter Illuminations

15th - 16th Nov 2025

21st - 23rd Nov 2025

27th - 30th Nov 2025

4th - 7th Dec 2025

11th - 24th Dec 2025

26th Dec 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026

10th Jan 2026

Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!

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Polar Bear Santa's Grotto

13th - 14th Dec 2025

20th - 24th Dec 2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year and Polar Bear Santa is on his way to The Yorkshire Hive!
Joined by his jolly little helpers, Santa Paws will be meeting children from the good list in his Igloo Grotto, grabbing a snowy selfie and gifting each child a small present!

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Breakfast with Santa Live Show

13th - 14th Dec 2025

20th - 24th Dec 2025

Intrepid explorers! Join the jolly ol' St. Nick and his trusty little helpers for a breakfast adventure at Evolution Experience Restaurant as they try to crack the case and save Christmas!

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January

Winter Illuminations

15th - 16th Nov 2025

21st - 23rd Nov 2025

27th - 30th Nov 2025

4th - 7th Dec 2025

11th - 24th Dec 2025

26th Dec 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026

10th Jan 2026

Experience Yorkshire's biggest and most magical light trail this festive season. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is back and this year, it's even more mystical!

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Run For Wildlife – Night 5k

4th Jan 2026

Curly's and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 5k NIGHT TIME running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!

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April

Run For Wildlife – Spring 10k

26th Apr 2026

Curlys and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 10k running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!

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