Knowsley Safari’s Enchanted returns with first-ever Santa Panto

Knowsley Safari’s beloved festive event, Enchanted, is set to make a spectacular comeback this winter.

Taking place from Saturday 30 November – Monday 23 December, Knowsley Safari’s Enchanted has an exciting new addition… a Santa Panto!

Santa Panto is a mini theatre show combining the magic of Father Christmas with all the fun of a pantomime, which will run during every Enchanted event.

Annie Stocks, 10 from Haydock, St Helens was announced as the winner of Knowsley Safari’s first ever Search for a Star talent competition.

By winning Search for a Star, Annie has secured her place to perform in the Safari’s first ever Santa Panto mini theatre show at this year’s festive extravaganza, Enchanted.

Running several times each evening, Santa Panto is an additional ticketed event, with each attending child receiving a small cuddly toy, and it’s just one of the new exciting additions to this year’s popular Enchanted event.

The whole family can have fun capturing memories on the spectacular light trail with new illuminated animals, including giraffes and a male lion with his cub, as well as family favourites such as the moving Rainbow Road, icy-blue Arctic Arcadia and of course, the Talking Tree!

Visitors can spot illuminated hippos submerged in the Safari’s natural water features, explore an Enchanted Woodland and Enchanted favourites will also return, including the Winter Village with the much-anticipated marshmallow toasting, illuminated amusements and rides. 

Santa’s Grotto will be available during weekend daytimes too and families really wanting to make the most of their visit can opt for a day-to-night ticket to discover all the Safari has to offer in the daytime, before enjoying Enchanted in the evening. Santa’s Grotto tickets are in addition to the Safari admission ticket and include a large cuddly toy.

Richard Smith, Head of Visitor Operations, Knowsley Safari, said:

“Enchanted has become a Christmas tradition for so many families and this year it really is action-packed with so many ways to get involved.”

Enchanted tickets are on sale now starting from £10, with special discounts for members. Under 1s and carers are free of charge.

Santa Panto tickets are available to Enchanted ticket holders at a cost of £10 per child and £5 per adult.

Access to Enchanted is from 4pm until 8pm. Santa’s Grotto tickets (weekend daytime only) are £20 per child, in addition to a regular Safari admission ticket.

Guests are advised to book early due to demand.

For more info on Knowsley Safari’s Enchanted click here.

Take a look at last year’s Enchanted below: