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!
September
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Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience
24th Sept 2026
Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can happen and usually does—and with 70% of the show improvised, it’s never the same twice. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food, and universal acclaim the world over, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.
October
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Run For Wildlife – Autumn 5k
4th Oct 2026
Curly's and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park team are very pleased to be returning with the fantastic 5k running safari, in support of the Wildlife Foundation!
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WildLife Foundation Creepy Carnival Charity Ball
22nd Oct 2026
Roll Up Roll Up!...Join us for a spine-tingling good evening in aid of the WildLife Foundation!
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Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Join us for Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a spook-tacular scarefest in the heart of South Yorkshire! Packed with fearful family fun, live Halloween shows, colourful costumed characters, pumpkin-themed activities and plenty of things that go bump in the park, it’s the ultimate Halloween day out in Yorkshire for families looking for fun and unforgettable spooky celebrations!
November
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Halloween Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Join us for Halloween at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a spook-tacular scarefest in the heart of South Yorkshire! Packed with fearful family fun, live Halloween shows, colourful costumed characters, pumpkin-themed activities and plenty of things that go bump in the park, it’s the ultimate Halloween day out in Yorkshire for families looking for fun and unforgettable spooky celebrations!
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
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!
December
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
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!
January
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Winter Illuminations
14th - 15th Nov 2026
20th - 22nd Nov 2026
26th - 29th Nov 2026
3rd - 6th Dec 2026
10th - 24th Dec 2026
26th Dec 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027
9th Jan 2027
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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