CHRISTMAS IN KENT – ANIMAL ADVENTURES
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EXPERIENCES

Discover the Magic of Christmas in Kent 

Looking for festive fun with a furry twist this Christmas, where you can get up close and personal with reindeer, goats, alpacas and lots more? Discover where you can meet reindeer, stroll with goats, and enjoy close encounters with adorable mini animals and more! From community celebrations, Christmas markets, Santa’s safaris and animal parks. Our Kent Christmas Animal Adventures & Experiences guide is your ultimate resource for the best seasonal animal attractions and activities, making your holidays extra magical this Noel.

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Experience the Joy of the Season with our Christmas In Kent – 12 Guides Of Events in the Garden of England. We’ve rounded up the best events and attractions for Christmas in Kent for 2024 including our Kent Christmas Animal Adventures & Experiences. See our Christmas Dog Events in Kent guide full of Santa Paws and doggy days out for the festive season.

In addition, check out the Best Christmas Markets in Kent 2024 to must-visit Christmas Experiences & Attractions, we’ve got everything you need to plan a magical holiday season. Don’t miss the dazzling Christmas Lights Switch-On events, laugh-out-loud Pantomimes (including cheeky adult versions!), and the Top Santa Grottos for unforgettable family fun. We’ve got live music, carols, and family entertainment covered by our Shows & Concerts In Kent round-up. Plus, glide into the season with our picks for the Best Ice Skating in Kent for Christmas.

With something for everyone, your perfect festive adventure starts here – explore it all with our informative blogs!

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For more festive events see our Seasonal category and select your Christmas fun under our What’s On in Kent menu.

Check out our Animal Attractions and Nature & Wildlife categories for lots more to find more animal adventures all year round.

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Reindeer’s Home
The Reindeer Centre, Ashford
During this Santa’s Grotto experience, you’ll not only meet the majestic reindeer but also encounter a variety of farm animals, including goats, donkeys, llamas, and pigs. The reindeer are housed in a spacious barn, where you can learn about these festive creatures and even feed them.
When: Until 24th December 2024 – Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am to 5pm. Last entry is 3pm. 24th December: Last entry 1.30pm.
Price: Online bookings only: Child: £22-£30, Child – under 12 months: Free – need to purchase a child ticket if want to receive a gift from Santa, Adult: £16-£26, Senior – 65 years +: £14-£22, Carer: £10 – not available 24th December.
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Reindeer Walks
Quex Park, Birchington
Don’t miss the animal adventure Reindeer Walking Experience at Quex Adventure Farm Park in Birchington. After a short introduction about how to interact with them, enter the enclosure to hand-feed them their favourite treats and have a close-up and personal experience this Christmas. Age Guidance: 6 years +. Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult within the enclosure.Main picture.
When: Until 31st December 2024
Price: Reindeer Experience for 2: £39.95. Spectator: £10. Booking fees apply
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Amazing Animals
Shires Oast, Hop Farm, Tonbridge
For those looking for family-friendly festive events in Tonbridge head to the Shires Oast for their Shires Grotto for their Our Amazing Animal World experience. Meet Father Christmas and exotic and furry friends from Our Amazing Animal World for magical moments this Christmas in Kent.
When: 21st to 24th December 2024.
Price: Child – under 5 years: £29, Child – 5 to 10 years: £29, Child – 10 years+: £29. All including a gift
Adult: £2. Booking fees apply.
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Animals & Shows
Christmas Experience, Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, Maidstone
As part of this Christmas extravaganza of family fun in Kent, you can feed the farmyard animals, and make special reindeer food to ensure Father Christmas’s reindeer are well-fed on Christmas Eve. Plenty more fun on offer with Santa’s Grotto, Santa Paws, live shows and more.
When: Until 24th December 2024
Price: Christmas Experience: Child – 1 to 15 years: £16-£18.95, Child – under 1 years: £6.80-£8, Adult: £10.95-£13.95, Concession: £9.95-£12.95, Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £53.50-£65, Carer for disabled child: Free – tickets do not need to be booked
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Festive Goat Walks
Quex Park, Birchington
Enjoy wonderful festive experiences in Birchington with the Festive Goat Walking experience at Quex Adventure Farm Park. Follow a leisurely walk through the park, enjoy playing with your goat, and learn more about these fascinating creatures
When: Until 24th December 2024
Price: 2 people walking one goat: £24.95 Spectator: £10. Booking fees apply.
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ANIMAL STAYS
Get up close and personal with unique stays at farm and conservation parks in the Garden of Egland. See our Quirky Animal-Themed Stays in Kent for a fantastic round-up of animal-themed overnight stays in Kent features everything from tigers and lions to penguins, miniature farmyard friends, and much more. Experience the thrill of sleeping near exotic and endangered species, alongside alpacas and other charming farmyard animals, with these unforgettable wildlife adventures. Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing spa retreat with falconry, a fun-filled family escape, a romantic getaway, or a meaningful volunteer experience, Kent offers something to suit every taste and budget.

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Festive Alpaca Treks
Reuthe’s Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks Christmas Animal Adventures sees the return of the Festive Alpaca Treks at Reuthe’s at a special offer price. You will meet the herd, have a hand-feeding session and then head off on your woodland trek. Tickets also includes their Candy Cane Christmas Trail.
When: Until  31st December 2024, 10am to 2pm
Price: £69 (normally £99) – for up to 6 people. Additional person: £10.
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Zoo Safari
Fenn Bell Conservation Project, Rochester
Hop on board the Santa’s Safari at the Fenn Bell Conservation Project for a day of fun where you can visit the zoo and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. Visitors s can enjoy the magical winter wonderland where you can meet the main man, at Rochester’s Santa’s Grotto, and the animals who call the zoo their home.
When: Until 24th December 2024
Price:  Child and adult: £25.
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Mini & Magical
Huckleberry Woods, Faversham
This Christmas visit the mini Santa’s Grotto at Huckleberry Woods. Santa and his elves are visiting the micro pigs, miniature donkeys, Teddy Bear and Valais Blacknose sheep, pygmy goats, alpacas, mini chickens and turkeys checking to see if they have been behaving themselves this year. They need help handing out their favourite Christmas nibbles. Enjoy the woods’ inhabitants and little ones can receive a gift from Santa in his cosy grotto.
When: 19th to 21st December 2024. Bookable sessions at: 10am, 11.30am 1.30pm and 3pm
Price:  Child: £12, Child – not visiting Santa’s Grotto – 2 to 16 years: £5.50, Adult- 17 years +: £8.50.
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Reindeer & Lights
Quex Park, Birchington
Just after the festivities, you can visit the Quex Illuminations in Birchington. Wander at your own pace and spend some time with the reindeer nestled deep within the Elf Woods. See thousands of lights and illuminated installations, and the mapping light show at the Round Tower that brings the listed building to life after dark.
When: 28th and 29th December 2024
4pm to 8pm.
Price: £5. Child – under 3 years: Free. Booking fees apply.
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ANIMAL EXPERIENCES ALL YEAR
Don’t miss the many wonderful animal days out in Kent all year round with our Animal Experiences in Kent feature full of animal attractions. ?From hands-on farm fun to majestic bird-flying adventures, Kent is packed with unforgettable animal experiences for all ages! Dive into close encounters at local farms, walk alongside friendly goats, soar with birds of prey, and explore conservation parks dedicated to protecting amazing wildlife. Whether you’re after a relaxing day with gentle animals or an up-close conservation experience, our round-up of Kent’s top animal experiences has something for everyone to enjoy. 🦉🐖🐾

Picture credit: Main picture © Reindeer Experiences at Quex Park.

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