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Plantasia offers a wide range of activities and events all year round. Many of these have limited capacities so book early to avoid disappointment.

HOPPY EASTER 2024!

An Easter eggs-travaganza every bunny will love!

🐰 Ears to you this Easter!

Hop down to Plantasia Tropical Zoo on Sunday 31st March for your Hoppy Easter event! 🥚🐇

Some-bunny’s taken over the jungle and filled it full of hoppy bunny Easter decorations and egg-citing activities for all the family.

  • Hop to it, as you follow the bunny tracks trail around the jungle in search of our animal’s eggs. How many will you find? All successful trail completions will be entered into a prize draw 🐾
  • Grow your own flower patch with our pollinator seeds giveaway (whilst stocks last) 🌻
  • Meet the EASTER BUNNY for a Magic Memories photograph to treasure🐰 The Easter Bunny will be available for 30 minutes at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.

Online General Admission tickets:

Adults (16yrs+) £8.95 | Concessions £6.95 |

Child (3-15yrs) £6.95 | Child (0-2yrs) FREE |

Carer FREE | Family (2 Adults 2 Children / 1 Adult 3 Children) £28.95

Annual passes, Golden Tickets, other complimentary tickets and corporate discounts can be used for this event.

  • Limited Availability

FURRY TAILS FROM THE ZOO

Monthly toddler story-telling / arts and crafts hour

Furry Tails from the Zoo: Our engaging sessions blend the magic of storytelling, creative crafts, and hands-on animal handling, providing an enchanting early-learning experience. As they explore our lush jungle setting, filled with over 40 fascinating species, toddlers discover the wonders of nature up close. These interactive sessions not only stimulate young minds but also nurture a love for animals and the environment. Join us for a delightful blend of education and fun, tailored just for your curious kids!

  • General Admission to the zoo – feel free to stay and explore for as long as you like after the toddler hour
  • A story-telling session
  • A crafts session
  • Animal handling experience with a zookeeper
  • 20% discount valid for that day in the Canopy Café

Online prices: Age 0-2yrs £6 | Age 3-15yrs £12 | Adults £8.50 | Carer FREE

Child Annual pass holders will be required to pay a supplementary fee: Child £1.50

Golden tickets and other discounts or free tickets cannot be used for these events

Time: 2:30pm (Please note this change of time)

2024 Dates:

15th February | 14th March | 11th April | 16th May | 13th June | 11th July | 15th August | 12th September | 17th October | 14th November | 12th December

The Magical Sisters 2024

A musical adventure for the whole family!

Join in the fun as the Magical Sisters  (courtesy of Glass Slipper Events Wales) sing from the Jungle Treehouse on the hour at Plantasia Tropical Zoo 🎶

📸 Magical Meet-and-Greets:
After the performances, our sisters can’t wait to meet you! Come and say “Hola!” and capture the magic with unforgettable photos for cherished memories👋

🐾 Tropical Animal Encounters:
Explore Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s tropical wonders, home to 40+ incredible animal species. From tiny insects to snappy crocodiles, every corner holds a fascinating surprise!

🔍 Magical Trail and Prizes:
Embark on a magical trail for a chance to win a special prize, adding an extra sprinkle of fairy dust to your day!

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 21st April 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)
Location: Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea
Admission:
– Adults (16yrs +) £8.95
– Children (2 – 15yrs) £8.95
– Toddlers (0-1 yrs) FREE
– Family (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) £31
– Carer FREE

(Note: Annual passes can be used for this event. However Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

Musical Mermaids & Fashionable Friends 2024

A tropical water adventure with fashionable friends!

Meet the Little Mermaid and her Fashionable Friend on dry land at Plantasia Tropical Zoo with Glass Slipper Events !

🎶 Sing-along with our magical ladies on the hour at the Watering Hole

🦀 Follow the ‘Under the Sea’ trail on your way to meet our princesses, for your chance to enter our Prize draw

📷 Strike a pose at our FREE Magic Memories kiosks to transport yourself into a whole new world of giant exotic animals and plants

🎨 Colour in your Mermaid & Dolls pictures as a keepsake from your magical day

🐒 Explore Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s tropical wonders, home to 40+ incredible animal species. From vibrant birds to roarsome reptiles, every corner holds a fascinating surprise.

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 25th May 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)
Location: Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea
Admission:
– Adults (16yrs +) £8.95
– Children (2 – 15yrs) £8.95
– Toddlers (0-1 yrs) FREE
– Family (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) £31
– Carer FREE

(Note: Annual passes can be used for this event. However Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

  • SCHOOL'S ECO COMPETITION

PLANTASIA IN BLOOM 2024

Proudly supported by Swansea University | Prifysgol Abertawe

Register your interest now to participate in Plantasia in Bloom 2024 – our annual recycling focused competition for schools and community groups.

You’ll need to gather together items that can be recycled, and turn them into beautiful blooms for your chance to win 💮 Further information and resource packs will be sent out shortly.

Does your school or group have what it takes to win ‘Best School or Group‘? 🏆

And who will be crowned overall ‘Best in Bloom‘ – decided by the public vote? 🏆 £200 worth of Amazon vouchers have been generously donated by Swansea University for the winner of this prize

Email [email protected] to register your interest in taking part.

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Monday, 27th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)
Location: Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea

 

  • Promo code

SNAPPY FATHER'S DAY 2024!

TREAT DAD TO A FREE BEER AND A SPECIAL DAY AT PLANTASIA TROPICAL ZOO

Dad can enjoy the magic of Plantasia Tropical Zoo plus a FREE CANOPI BEER* on Sunday 16th June when tickets are purchased online using promo code SNAPPY

Along with a fantastical journey around our tropical jungle, there will be…

  • Father’s Day card making crafts
  • Beer tasting sessions (Age 18+)
  • A celebration of our Caiman crocodiles
  • Scheduled talks about our Caiman, and croc-feeding demonstrations through the day from our zookeeper team
  • 20% discount off future croc-feeding experiences purchased in-store that day

*terms and conditions apply

A child general admissions ticket must be purchased with every Father’s day general admissions ticket using the code. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. This offer only applies to tickets purchased online for Sunday 16th June 2024. Father’s must be aged 18+ to receive the free beer. Only one beer per paying father.

Online General Admission Tickets:

Adults (16yrs +) £8.95 | Concession £6.95

Child (3-15yrs £6.95 | Child (0-2yrs) FREE

Carer FREE | Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £28.95

SUPERHEROES 2024

Saving the planet one adventure and web at a time!

Your favourite Superheroes take over the jungle on Saturday 22nd June 2024

Join your favourite fictional heroes from Glass Slipper Events Wales in the Jungle at Plantasia Tropical Zoo where you can…

🤳grab the ultimate super-selfie

🦸 colour-in your superhero mask!

🏆 take part in a super-power competition to win a prize

🐒 Explore Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s tropical wonders, home to 40+ incredible animal species.

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 22nd June 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)
Location: Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea
Admission:
– Adults (16yrs +) £8.95
– Children (2 – 15yrs) £8.95
– Toddlers (0-1 yrs) FREE
– Family (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) £31
– Carer FREE

(Note: Annual passes can be used for this event. However Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

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DINOMANIA IN PLANTASIA

As seen on Britain's Got Talent

Join us at various dates throughout 2024 for Dinomania in Plantasia, as Plantasia Tropical Zoo transports back to the prehistoric age when Dinosaurs ruled the jungle!

A fun experience for all the family! Along with exploring our zoo full of amazing animals…

  • On the hour, every hour – You can meet a baby dinosaur (20mins)
  • Quarter to every hour – Come and meet a large Dino (15mins)
  • Complete our Dino trail for some extra prehistoric fun!

Dinomania Dates: 

Monday 25th March | Friday 26th Jul | Tuesday 27th August | Friday 1st November

Online Prices:

Adults (16yrs +) £12.95 | Children (2 – 15yrs) £12.95 | Toddlers (0-1 yrs) FREE | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) £39.50| Carer FREE

Annual passes can be used for this event but will be required to pay a supplementary fee

Golden tickets, discounted tickets and other free tickets cannot be used on this day.

Pesky Pirates & Fabulous Fairies 2024

A fairy-tale struggle between good and wicked!

Watch the fairy-tale adventure unfold between the mean and possibly Pesky Pirates, and the small but Fabulous Fairies!

Meet your mythical heroes all day at Plantasia Tropical Zoo as we celebrate the age-old squabble between good and wicked in our family event with Glass Slipper Events Wales

🐊 Feast your eyes upon the fantasy ding-dong on the hour near Fort Crox!

📷 Pose for a photo with your favourite character. Who will you choose?

🪙 Follow the Treasure hunt trail for your chance to win a prize

🎨 Then enjoy our themed colouring-in activities in the Education Room

🐒 Explore Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s tropical wonders, home to 40+ incredible animal species.

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 21st September 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm (Last entry at 4 pm)
Location: Plantasia Tropical Zoo, Swansea
Admission:
– Adults (16yrs +) £8.95
– Children (2 – 15yrs) £8.95
– Toddlers (0-1 yrs) FREE
– Family (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) £31
– Carer FREE

(Note: Annual passes can be used for this event. However Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

Wallace: The forgotten evolutionist

A celebration of 200 YEARS OF ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE:

Wallace was many things – an intrepid explorer, a brilliant naturalist, a social activist, a political commentator – overall a remarkable intellectual. In his time he collected over 125,000 animal specimens, published more than 800 articles and wrote 22 books

Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s treehouse has been transformed into a fabulous representation of Alfred Russel Wallace’s jungle research hut in the Amazon Rainforest. Featuring storyboards with fascinating tales of his life and discoveries, explorer artefacts and a dress-up area.

Access to the exhibition is included with General Admission Please be aware that access will be restricted weekdays between 10am-2pm when in use by school groups

NAS Swansea Quiet Hour

Regular Autism Quiet Hours in partnership with the National Autistic Society Swansea

We are honoured to work with NAS Swansea on a regular basis to deliver suitable Quiet Hour events at Plantasia Tropical Zoo.

NAS Swansea Branch is a volunteer-led charity supporting autistic people and their families in and around Swansea. They organise different events and activities for autistic people and their families / carers which are run across the area and include coffee mornings, autism courses and workshops, understanding autism talks for businesses, organisations and charities, all-year-round autism events, and much more.

Our quiet hours for 2024 will take place on the following dates:

  • April 13th
  • May 18th
  • June 15th
  • July 13th
  • September 21st
  • October 19th
  • November 16th
  • December 14th (Christmas Special)
For further information, or to book on to one of these sessions, please contact NAS Swansea via their Facebook page