Events and Competitions

Below are the details for any special offers, competitions, events and general updates for the park, complete with full details. Please note very carefully the validity of dates for any such offers.

Upcoming Events

We have so many exciting plans for 2026 and you’re invited!

Summer holiday FREE daily activities – 22nd July – 31st Aug
Crested Beauty – A Night for Vietnam’s Pheasants- 21st August
Gabby’s Dollhouse – 27th August
Wild Lights at Wingham Wildlife Park- 20th November – 3rd January

See below for more details! And check back again soon because we have even more to come!

Summer holiday FREE daily activities

22nd July – 31st August

Join our friendly education team every day throughout the summer holidays as they run a range of free activities for your whole family to enjoy. Please find the full list here to help you plan your day.

Crested Beauty – A Night for Vietnam’s Pheasants

21st August, 18:30pm-21:30pm

Our popular Crested Beauty – A Night for Vietnam’s Pheasants is back in 2026!

Join us after hours to experience an incredible evening of delicious food, wonderful animals and exciting entertainment for all the family and all to support a great cause!

We’re teaming up with our amazing charity Protecting the Wild to raise funds for our conservation project in Vietnam, run in partnership with Viet Nature, helping protect the critically endangered Vietnamese Crested Argus. In protecting this special bird we are also able to monitor other endangered species and help future-proof the release of the critically endangered Vietnam Pheasant too (a species you many be familiar with visiting in our Tropical House)!

On the evening you can expect:

An incredible stilt walker
Vietnamese food
Face painting
Seeing our animals at twilight
Traditional lion dancers
Henna artists

PLUS, for the very first time, you’ll have access to Haggis’s outdoor enclosure!

As part of this event, you’ll be able to stroll along specially roped pathways leading from our newly opened expansion to Haggis’s brand-new outdoor habitat. If she’s outside, you’ll have the chance to see our popular pygmy hippo enjoying her new home for yourself.

Please bear in mind that this area is still under development, so there isn’t anything else to see along the route just yet. Haggis’ pool is deep enough for her to submerge in so if she is in there you may need to wait for her to resurface before spotting her.

As Haggis has access to both her indoor and outdoor spaces, we can’t guarantee she’ll be outside when you visit.

Even so, this is an exciting opportunity to be among the very first visitors to explore this new area and catch a glimpse of Haggis’s outdoor habitat. As a naturally nocturnal animal, she can be more active later in the day, so if you’re lucky, this could even be your very first chance to see her outside.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive event, with special discounts for members- AVAILABLE NOW!

Gabby’s Dollhouse

27th August

We’re so excited to welcome Gabby and Cakey to Wingham Wildlife Park on 27^th August!

The pair from Gabby’s Dollhouse will be appearing at regular intervals between 11:00-15:30 and they can’t wait to see you here!

Incredible bubble performances will also be taking place throughout the day for you to watch and interact with too!

This event is included in your memberships and day ticket admissions.

Book NOW.

Wild Lights at Wingham Wildlife Park

20th November 2026- 3rd January 2027

Step into a magical winter world this festive season with Wild Lights at Wingham Wildlife Park, a enchanting after-dark experience for the whole family.

As night falls, the park transforms into a dazzling illuminated trail that winds its way through the grounds, bringing the spirit of Christmas to life in a truly unique setting. While our animals will be resting for the evening, you’ll discover a spectacular display of lights including animal themed installations, glowing lanterns, and festive scenes.

Stroll beneath twinkling canopies, follow sparkling pathways, chase projected wildlife and immerse yourself in a trail designed to delight visitors of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a memorable family outing, a festive date night, or simply a chance to soak up the Christmas atmosphere, Wild Lights at Wingham Wildlife Park promises an unforgettable experience.

Along the way, warm up with a selection of seasonal treats and festive favourites. Indulge in delicious hot food, sip on comforting mulled wine, and gather around our fire pits to enjoy the simple pleasure of toasting marshmallows under the winter sky.

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