30 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Step into the warmth this festive season for Mango the Meerkat's Tropical Christmas
Keep your little Explorers entertained with a trip to Tropical World, our indoor zoo is warm and cosy whatever the weather and a fabulous family day out.
We have lots on offer this December:
Mango's Christmas Shopping List
Help Mango the Meerkat pick the perfect Christmas presents for his Tropical World friends, look at his ideas and choose the best gift for him to give. Pick up your FREE trail at the admissions desk from Saturday 30 November.
Keeper Talks
Visiting on a weekend? Stop by and listen to one of our Keeper talks at 2pm in Creature Corner.
Children's Craft Activities
Pop into our Activity Room and make some decorations to brighten up our Christmas tree or take home to add to your tree. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Available weekends and school holidays from 30 November to 5 January.
Storytime
Drop in for our storytime sessions for pre-schoolers on Monday 2, 9, 16 December and Thursday 5, 12, 19 December at 10.30am in the Activity Room. Children's tickets are £3, including milk, a cookie and a book. Booking is advisable, book your slot by calling: 0113 535 2132 or email:
tropical.world@leeds.gov.uk.
Tropical World Café
Treat yourself to a tasty festive snack or lunch in our light and bright café.
Sculpture Trail
While you're visiting, why not check out the new
sculpture trail in Roundhay Park. A series of eight beautifully carved, felled beech trees, created by local artist Shane Green who specialises in chainsaw carving. Each piece representing the animals and wildlife you can discover in the park. Pick up a trail sheet map in Tropical World and enjoy the short walk to the start of the trail, inside the park.
