What’s On

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 or crafts session
• Animal handling 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

Remaining 2023 Furry Tails from the Zoo dates:

14 Dec

2024 Dates:

18th January | 15th February | 14th March | 11th April | 16th May | 13th June | 11th July | 15th August | 12th September | 17th October | 14th November | 12th December

Experience the holiday magic at Plantasia Tropical Zoo!

Join us on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December for a Fairy Tail adventure with Glass Slipper Events Wales!

Explore over 40 exotic animal species and lush landscapes with your general admission. Then, meet our enchanting Fairy Tale princesses for photos and receive a special Christmas gift. It’s a day of wonder and joy for the whole family!

Online Tickets:

Children (Age 3-15yrs) £12.95

Toddlers (Age 0-2yrs) £6.95

Family (2 Adults 2 Children) £39.50

Accompanying Adults (Age 16+) £8.50

*Annual Pass holders will need to pay a supplementary fee

Golden Tickets, Discounted tickets and other free tickets or promo codes can not be used for this event.

A FREE guided 60 minute tour by one of our expert Zoo Keepers. You will explore our tropical rain forest zoo, learning and meeting many of the 40 species of animal housed within. Finish with some social time in our Canopy Café, with a FREE complimentary drink and snack.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

2024 Silver Safari FREE tours:

Mondays at 14:30

15th January | 22nd January  | 29th January

5th February | 12th February | 26th February

4th March | 11th March.

A FREE guided 60 minute tour by one of our expert Gardeners. You will explore our tropical rain forest zoo, learning about our collection of exotic plants, with an opportunity for ‘Gardeners Question Time’. Finish with some social time in our Canopy Café, with a FREE complimentary drink and snack.

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

2024 Botanical Adventure FREE Tours:

Wednesdays at 10am

17th January | 24th January | 31st January

7th February | 14th February | 28th February

6th March | 13th March

👑 Princess Serenades and Sing-Along Spectacles:
Join us for a magical day filled with enchanting melodies from our Glass Slipper princesses. Sing along, and let the music transport you to a realm of wonder!

📸 Magical Meet-and-Greets:
After the performances, our princesses can’t wait to meet you! Capture the magic with unforgettable photos and create cherished memories.

🐾 Wild Wonders and Exotic Encounters:
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.

🔍 Enchanted Trail and Prizes:
Embark on a jungle trail for a chance to win a special prize, adding an extra sprinkle of magic to your day!

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 28th January 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 with a supplementary fee. Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

Join us in the run up to Valentines day  and beyond ( 10th – 16th February), as we invite you to show your love for our amazing animals at Plantasia Tropical Zoo 💗

With no additional charge on top of your general admission ticket, you can…

• design and make a valentines card for your favourite Plantasia Tropical Zoo animal 💗
• post it in our ani-mail box and we’ll read them to our animals later in the day 📭
• spend as much time as you like exploring our tropical rainforest and adoring our amazing animals 🦜
• purchase an animal adoption pack with 20% discount 🫶
• follow our Love Birds on the Love your Zoo trail to find the answer to our zoo related questions for just £1 per person 🐦

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 or 1 Adult 3 Children ) £28.95

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

We’re bringing the party vibe to the zoo from Saturday 17th – Sunday 25th February as we celebrate Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s 34th birthday!

There’s no additional charge on top of general admission prices, so join us during half term for our conservation themed event with

• scheduled animal talks 🐒
• scheduled plant talks 🌵
• birthday card crafts 🎨
• a fun themed trail to follow through the jungle with a chance to win a prize 🌴
• a celebration of our critically endangered Egyptian tortoise and Axolotls at Plantasia Tropical Zoo 🐢

and a free gift for every* child on Saturday 17th (*subject to availability) 🎁

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

Annual passes, Golden Tickets and other free tickets can be used for this event.

Plantasia Tropical Zoo will be decorated from Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd March with dual language signs and Welsh icons as a celebration of Wales and all things Welsh 🐲

• Learn all about Plantasia Tropical Zoo’s dragons – the Bearded variety 🐉
• Learn a few Welsh words and phrases from the relevant signs dotted around the jungle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
• Are you brave enough to take on Wales’ only Crocodile feeding experience? 🐊
• Find out all about the Worlds BIGGEST 60 minute Escape Game with The Escape Game Swansea, here at Plantasia Tropical Zoo 🔓

Come along in your Welsh costume to take a selfie by our Go Wild wall, using a few of our Welsh language props and costumes – the perfect place to capture your St David’s day obligatory snaps!

There’s no additional cost on top of your General Admission tickets for this event

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 / 1 Adult 3 Children) £28.95

Annual passes, Golden Tickets and other free tickets can be used for these dates.

Mam can enjoy the magic of Plantasia Tropical Zoo for FREE* on Sunday 10th March when tickets are purchased online using promo code MAMRULES

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

• Mother’s Day card making crafts 🎨
• Gin tasting sessions (Age 18+) 🍸
• A celebration of our Egyptian tortoise mothers and their babies 🐢
• Scheduled talks about our Egyptian tortoise families through the day from our zookeeper team 🐢🐢🐢

*terms and conditions apply

A child ticket must be purchased with every free Mother’s day ticket. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. This offer only applies to tickets purchased online for Sunday 10th March 2024.

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 / 1 Adult 3 Children) £28.95

🐰 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 £1 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 Sunflower with our seeds giveaway (whilst stocks last) 🌻
• Meet the EASTER BUNNY for a Magic Memories photograph to treasure 🐰

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.

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.

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

Further information and resource packs will be sent out later in the year.

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? 🏆

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

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 with a supplementary fee. Golden tickets, discounted, and other free tickets are not valid on this day.)

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 with a supplementary fee. Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

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

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 with a supplementary fee. Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

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 with a supplementary fee. Golden tickets, discounted, and free tickets are not valid on this day.) 🎟️

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

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 2023 will take place on the following dates:

• 11^th February
• 8^th April
• 10^th June
• 12^th August
• 14^th October
• 9^th December