Santa Pays a Visit to
Park’s Penguins…
S anta has been spotted
meeting the residents of West
Midland Safari Park, ahead of
their Christmas event, which
starts this weekend. will be on his ‘nice’ list, as they are
very important animals. Humboldt
penguins are ‘endangered’ in the
wild so keepers were over the moon
when the three chicks hatched.” Also included in the package is a
visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, where
children will receive a drink and
cookie, whereas adults are treated
to a mulled wine and mince pie.
On selected dates from 16th
November, the Park will be hosting
its annual Santa Safari event, where
guests can meet the big man
himself and his jolly elf helpers. She continued, “These three
penguins are very playful, so as
well as some tasty fish, Santa has
left the keepers with some early
Christmas presents, in the form of
enrichment for the penguins to play
with. Our guests might be lucky
enough to see them playing in
their pool on their way to Santa’s
grotto.” The penguins can be seen in
Penguin Cove, which along with
the four-mile safari, walk-through
attractions and Boj’s Giggly Park
playground, is included in
admission to Santa Safari.
To get settled in, Santa has been
busy meeting his new neighbours,
paying extra special attention to
the baby animals who will be
celebrating their first Christmas at
the Park this year, including five-
month-old penguin chicks,
Hickory, Hotdog and Hummus.
Hickory is one of 22 Humboldt
penguins who live in the Park’s
Discovery Trail, which experiences
a complete make-over during the
Christmas period as it’s transformed
into a magical winter wonderland.
Head of the Discovery Trail, Amy
Sewell, said, “This Christmas is very
exciting for our colony of Humboldt
penguins at the Park, as it will be
three of our penguins’ first ever
Christmas. Hotdog, Hickory and
Hummus have already been
treated with a special visit from
Santa and it looks like all three girls
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Whilst Santa becomes familiar
with the Park’s residents, his elves
have been very busy, setting up
the magical grotto, planting over
350 Christmas trees and trans-
forming the Discovery Trail with
lights, baubles and layers of fluffy
‘snow’.
During the event, families will be
magically transported to the North
Pole, where they will be able to
pay a visit to Santa in his grotto.
Children will get a memento of
their day by having a picture of
themselves with Santa to take
home and they’ll be able to choose
their very own present in the elves’
workshop.
Prices are £25.00 for adults, £20.00
for children aged 3-15 years, £9.00
for children under the age of three
and £23.00 for concessions.
Admission includes a winter Free
Return Ticket and savings of up to
20% can be made by booking in
advance online. Group and school
discounts are also available and
Annual Pass holders or visitors
using their Free Return Ticket can
upgrade to Santa Safari by booking
ahead. The Adventure Theme Park
is closed during the winter season.
Further information and
discounted tickets are available
from the Park’s website www.
wmsp.co.uk or by telephone
01299 402114. Find out more on
the Safari Park’s official Facebook
page: www.facebook.com/
WestMidSafari.
To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]