Lanterns Grotto
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We’re pleased to confirm with the North Pole that Santa will be at the zoo on select evenings of Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns event in December. We recommend securing your Lantern Grotto slot before purchasing your event tickets as these slots will fill fast! Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building! The grotto will be available to book on selected evenings in 10-minute time slots starting at 5:15pm and ending 8:45pm. Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns can be enjoyed before or after your visit with Santa depending on your booked timeslot. Entry for Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns is available from 4:45pm with last entry at 8pm. The event closes at 9pm.
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Lanterns Grotto takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 16:45. The event runs until Friday, 11 December 2026.
Lanterns Grotto is held at Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh (134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh West EH12 6TS).
Tickets for Lanterns Grotto can be booked via edinburghzoo.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Lanterns Grotto
About This Event
We’re pleased to confirm with the North Pole that Santa will be at the zoo on select evenings of Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns event in December. We recommend securing your Lantern Grotto slot before purchasing your event tickets as these slots will fill fast! Make your little one's evening at Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns extra special this festive season. Meet Santa Claus at our Christmas Grotto, which will be inside our Budongo Trail building! The grotto will be available to book on selected evenings in 10-minute time slots starting at 5:15pm and ending 8:45pm. Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns can be enjoyed before or after your visit with Santa depending on your booked timeslot. Entry for Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns is available from 4:45pm with last entry at 8pm. The event closes at 9pm.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Lanterns Grotto?
Lanterns Grotto takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 16:45. The event runs until Friday, 11 December 2026.
Where is Lanterns Grotto taking place?
Lanterns Grotto is held at Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh (134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh West EH12 6TS).
How do I get tickets for Lanterns Grotto?
Tickets for Lanterns Grotto can be booked via edinburghzoo.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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