Wizarding Wildlife School!

From Saturday, 24th October to Sunday, 1st November 2026, step into a world where wildlife and wizardry meet, and enjoy a spellbinding day packed with magical learning, hands-on activities and Halloween surprises!

Our Wizarding Wildlife School includes:

• Attend magical wildlife classes such as Department of Creature Care, Wildlife Discovery Laboratory, Professor Pong's Poo School, Ministry of Magical Conservation and Academy of Aquatic Magic.
• Collect a wildlife wizard study log.
• Earn professor seals by completing lessons.
• Graduate as an official Wizarding Wildlife Scholar.

Plus, as part of the visit, enjoy:

• The Dinosaur Graveyard.
• The Talking Trees Trail.
• Rides on the Wildermere Express (additional charges apply).
• Seasonal skeleton displays.
• Halloween treats and merchandise (additional charges apply).

From 24th October to 1st November 2026, in addition to activities included in the general zoo admission ticket, a limited number of students aged 5 and over can attend an exclusive Wizarding Wildlife School VIP Experience.

Starting each day at 10.30am with a magical journey to Pumpkin Hollow, places are available for an additional early bird price of £15.99 per child!

The VIP Experience includes:

• Priority registration in the Great Hall at 10.30 am.
• Journey on the Wildermere Express.
• Entry to the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch to choose and decorate a pumpkin in Pumpkin Hollow to take home.
• A magical face paint makeover.
• A potion of the day voucher for the Rainbow Landings Colour Cauldron.
• Take home an exclusive graduate keepsake.
• Enjoy the rest of the day in the zoo, which includes the free activities.

How to purchase VIP Experience Tickets:

• If you are a day visitor, select the 'Buy Zoo & VIP Experience Tickets' button (2026/2027 members only require a VIP Experience ticket).
• Select the zoo tickets you require for your visit, and press continue.
• Select the date of your visit, and press continue.
• From the 'Extras' step, select 'Add to cart", select how many tickets you require and continue, select the 10.30am time slot and continue, and press continue to carry on to the next step.
• Continue the steps to payment.

Terms and conditions:

• Children must be aged 5 or over to participate in the experience.
• Running from Saturday, 24th October to Sunday, 1st November 2026.
• The experience starts each day at 10.30am.
• For a limited time only, the early bird price is £15.99 per child.
• When the early bird price ends, the price will increase to £19.99.
• Please read the terms and conditions of purchase and the rules of operation of the park.
• You must purchase both zoo tickets and VIP Experience tickets to participate. 
• Zoo members only need to purchase a VIP Experience ticket to participate.
• Zoo members must bring their membership card with them on the day to gain admission into the zoo.
• One adult must travel on the VIP Wildermere Express with their child/children - up to 3 participating children. 
• Places are strictly limited, so book your early bird tickets today.