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Santa’s Grotto at Dublin Zoo – Sensory Friendly
Special Events
14 December and 19 December
Suitable for All the Family
vary, see below
Santa is back at Dublin Zoo for Christmas 2024! Come and visit Santa in his magical Grotto at Dublin Zoo.
All guests who visit Santa’s Grotto will receive:
- Day entry to Dublin Zoo
- A visit with Santa in his magical grotto (located in the farmhouse at Dublin Zoo’s Family Farm)
- A gift for each child
- One Photo keyring or magnet pack per family group.
The sensory-friendly time slots for Santa’s Grotto on December 14th and 19th are a version of the event that is accessible for guests with sensory sensitivities.
Pre-booking online is essential. You will be sent a follow up email in advance of your visit with a sensory-friendly map and a Santa’s Grotto at Dublin Zoo Sensory Story.
Please double check your selected date, time slot, and tickets at the time of purchase. Tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable as per our terms and conditions.
Santa’s Grotto at Dublin Zoo – Sensory Friendly
Special Events
14 December and 19 December
Suitable for All the Family
vary, see below
Santa is back at Dublin Zoo for Christmas 2024! Come and visit Santa in his magical Grotto at Dublin Zoo.
All guests who visit Santa’s Grotto will receive:
- Day entry to Dublin Zoo
- A visit with Santa in his magical grotto (located in the farmhouse at Dublin Zoo’s Family Farm)
- A gift for each child
- One Photo keyring or magnet pack per family group.
The sensory-friendly time slots for Santa’s Grotto on December 14th and 19th are a version of the event that is accessible for guests with sensory sensitivities.
Pre-booking online is essential. You will be sent a follow up email in advance of your visit with a sensory-friendly map and a Santa’s Grotto at Dublin Zoo Sensory Story.
Please double check your selected date, time slot, and tickets at the time of purchase. Tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable as per our terms and conditions.
Ticket Prices
General Entry Santa’s Grotto – Adult – €20.00
General Entry Santa’s Grotto – Child (3yrs – 15yrs) – €31.00
General Entry Santa’s Grotto – Under 3yrs – €17.00
General Entry Santa’s Grotto – Senior Citizen – €15.50
General Entry Santa’s Grotto – Student – €15.50
Annual Pass Santa’s Grotto – Adult – Free
Annual Pass Santa’s Grotto – Additional Adult – €9.50
Annual Pass Santa’s Grotto – Child (3yrs – 15yrs) – €16.00
Annual Pass Santa’s Grotto – Under 3yrs – €16.00
Santa’s Grotto – Carer – Free
