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The incredibly popular animal-themed evening light trail, Enchanted will soon to be switched on for another festive season at Knowsley Safari.

Knowsley Safari will be welcoming visitors to its illuminated wonderland from Saturday 19 th  November until Friday 30 th  December and  tickets are on sale  now.

Enchanted has become a Christmas tradition for many, with last year’s event a sell-out. This years’ experience is set to be just as popular, with over 30   light-up animals throughout the Foot Safari, ready to immerse guests in the festive spirit.

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Visitors will be swept away by the magical atmosphere created by illuminated deer, giraffes, zebra, penguins, flamingos and many more, as seasonal music plays.

There’ll also be the chance to meet up with the Big Man himself, with Knowsley Safari’s Santa Experience. Book early and purchase an additional ticket for the children to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and they’ll each also receive a special gift to take home.  

And that’s not all. This year Knowsley Safari is pulling out all the stops with its brand-new Christmas Carnival area, where family favourite games will be played – all included in the ticket price. Here, visitors will be able to try their luck on the coconut shy, test their strength on the high striker challenge and enjoy toasting marshmallows. 

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Hot chocolate – and mulled wine for the adults – will also be on sale, as well as other delicious festive treats. 

And, for even more excitement, Knowsley Safari’s amusements and rides will be lit up after dark for young thrill-seekers to enjoy. Food and drinks will be payable separately on site.

Popular Christmas light trail 'Enchanted' returns to  Knowsley Safari

Rachel Scott, Head of Marketing, Knowsley Safari, said:

“We’re so excited to be getting ready for Enchanted again – it’s one of the Safari’s most popular experiences and one which we know creates memories for generations of families. It’s wonderful to see visitors swept up in the magical atmosphere and we’re looking forward to another Knowsley Safari Christmas to remember.” 

Enchanted tickets are priced at £11 and at special discounted price of £9 for members. Under 3s and carers are free. They’re available to book online for entry from 4.30pm until 7.15pm. However, it’s recommended that visitors arrive in plenty of time to fully enjoy the festive Knowsley Safari experience before the park closes at 8pm.

Visitors can make even more of their visit with an Enchanted Day/Night ticket, for entry to Knowsley Safari after 1pm and the 4.30pm Enchanted Light trail. These cost £20 and under 3s and carers go free.

There are also two  Santa Experience packages  to choose from. Tickets are £10 and £18 per child and must also be pre-booked online at  www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk . 

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Experience a day to remember at Merseyside’s magnificent Knowsley Safari . Get up close with amazing animals from all over the world on the UK’s largest safari drive . The 8km-long-track weaves though a variety of enclosures, letting visitors meet creatures such as white rhino, African lions, European bison, Pere David’s deer and two‐humped Bactarian camels amongst many other incredible species! 

Your journey will lead you through the Baboon Jungle , where you’ll meet a troop of, you guessed it, baboons! These marvellous monkeys are actually the largest of all monkey species.

They can be quite mischievous , too. However, visitors can choose to brave the Baboon Jungle, or see the baboons without worrying about the car, by either taking the car friendly route around the Baboon Jungle or booking to ride the Baboon Bus . 

The Foot Safari

The Foot Safari provides visitors with the opportunity to see and learn about animals close‐up whilst outside the vehicle, too. It’s home to the unique Tiger Trail ‐ a 10,000 square metre natural Russian‐inspired habitat where you can meet Amur Tigers . Elsewhere, you can meet giraffes, meerkats, bush dogs and Iberian wolves, plus there are also California Sea Lions to see bathing in their outdoor pool and a spooky Bat Forest to explore. Wow!

Safari visitors can learn more about these amazing creatures at animal talks and workshops , interactive displays and through the Knowsley Safari app .

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Experience the magic of Knowsley after the sun sets this Christmas at their special event – Enchanted . See the safari sparkle in the moonlight as it’s lit up with stunning illuminated versions of your favourite animals.

In this magical, moonlit paradise, you’ll find lots of fun festive activities; enjoy exciting light shows , cosy up with tasty festive drinks , climb aboard thrilling rides, and you can even meet Santa himself in his grotto. Ho ho how cool is that?

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Enchanted takes place on the Foot Safari route .

Part of the Foot Safari is the Amur Tiger Trail, which lets you peer into the l argest tiger enclosure in Europe . Its residents are two Amur Tiger sisters Bira and Sinda , and a newly introduced male named Kuzma .

Amur tigers were on the brink of extinction in the 1940s , but conservation efforts pulled their numbers up from around 40 individuals to somewhere between 523 and 540 in 2015. Great news! But they are still at risk. Staff at Knowsley Safari hope that introducing Kuzma will encourage Bira to breed . Fingers crossed they’ll be hearing the pitter patter of tiny tiger cub paws soon. That’ll be roar -some!

The tiger project is just one of the many fantastic conservation project s that Knowsley Safari is supporting. Their work is to protect wildlife around the world for future generations.

Enchanted runs from 22nd November – 23rd December, 4:30pm – 8:00pm on selected dates. Tickets cost £7.50 per person (adult and child entry prices), with a visit to Santa’s Grotto priced at £7.50 per person.

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Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park : Review

Christmas is now starting to feel like a distant memory but thankfully we’ve still got our fantastic festive days out to look back on. After previously visiting Chester Zoo Lanterns, we were interested to see Knowsley offering a similar experience. Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park seemed to be a smaller version of what Chester Zoo offered and while you don’t walk around carrying lanterns, the light up animals looked really affective. We therefore decided to book tickets to see how the two compared.

Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park Prices

The main selling point of Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park is the relatively low price. We bought the tickets online , and they cost just £7.50 each for both children and adults, with kids under three going free. We opted to pay an additional £7.50 per child so they also got Santa’s grotto included in the price.

What Is The Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park?

The event starts after dark and runs from mid November to just before Christmas. You book your tickets for a specific day and you can enter any time between 4.30pm and 7pm, with the park closing at 8pm. Santa’s grotto is booked for a specific time so you want to organise your entry so you don’t miss your slot.

The Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park consists of an illuminated trail through the foot safari where you can spot brightly lit animals on your way around. As with Chester Zoo, you don’t actually get to see the real animals, just their illuminated recreations.

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Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park : Our Experience

We’ve visited Knowsley Safari Park in the Winte r before, but only for the traditional safari. We were therefore excited to see what the evening had in store.

We had pre-booked our Santa’s visit for 6pm, so arrived at Knowsley for 5pm. We were able to park the car easily (free of charge) and made our way to the admissions. We were told we would have enough time to complete the illuminated trail before our allocated time for the grotto so we set off to find our favourite animals.

The animal lanterns were very similar to the ones we saw at Chester Zoo, just on a smaller scale. All our favourites were there, including zebra, tigers, and reindeer.

Enchanted christmas at knowsley safari park - three illuminated tigers

My daughter has an obsession with penguins after watching Mr Popper’s Penguins the week before so she was delighted to spot her favourite animal in all their illuminated glory!

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Midway through the trail there was the chance to toast some marshmallows which the children loved. There wasn’t an additional fee like there was at Dunham Massey’s Christmas Lights . There was also room for the kids to sit down and enjoy their treat.

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The trail lasted approximately 30 minutes which isn’t as long as the trails at Chester Zoo and Dunham Massey but considering the low price we felt it was still good value for money.

Santa’s Grotto

Despite having pre-booked we still need to join a queue to see Santa at our allotted time. The wait wasn’t overly long though, only around 15 minutes. The waiting area was nicely decorated and festive and the time soon passed.

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When at the front of the queue we were greeted by an enthusiastic elf who had the kids giggling. Even our usually surly non-believer, who goes along with it all for his younger siblings, was caught laughing! They then went through to meet the big man himself and told him what they’d like for Christmas. They were each given a gift, all of which were unwrapped so they could actually choose something they wanted. Each gift had an animal theme in keeping with the surroundings.

Three children sat with santa at Enchanted christmas at knowsley safari park

Food and Rides

After the trail and visiting Santa we head to one of the stalls selling refreshments and sat down for a drink and a warm up next to the heaters. My husband had a rather disgusting hot chocolate (more hot water than hot chocolate), while the kids and I safely enjoyed our soft drinks. There was the opportunity to make hot drinks more festive with a shot of brandy or Baileys for an additional fee.

There were plenty of rides for the kids to enjoy, as there is when you visit during the day time. The prices were the same, £2 per child or £10 for an unlimited wristband. We opted for unlimited wristbands for the kids because we knew they’d only need to go on six rides each to make it worth the money.

There are plenty of rides to make the wristbands worth it and the kids had a great time. We actually stayed ride up until closing time. It was much quieter after 7pm so they were able to just walk on whatever ride they wanted without there being any queue. They probably managed over ten rides each before the park closed. We like to get our money’s worth!

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Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park : Summary

While Enchanted Christmas At Knowsley Safari Park isn’t on the same scale as Chester Zoo’s Lanterns, we still had a great time. The trail had the majority of the animals we would want to see including zebra, giraffes, tigers, and reindeer.  It’s an event that’s as expensive as you wish it to be. If you simply wanted to do the lights for £7.50 each you could easily do so. It’s just the additions fees of Santa and the rides that can make the evening a more expensive one.

The event was well organised with staff on hand to help, and despite the queue for Santa it all ran smoothly. We would definitely visit again in 2020.

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I sometimes find the smaller Christmas affairs can be just as good as the big, grand attractions. They are normally less crowded and have a more intimate vibe because of that. I’m glad you enjoyed this and just sorry that they can’t make a decent hot chocolate! C x

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im a massve fan of xmas, and have been to many xmas themed places, but some of these displays are great! i want them in my garden lol! let alone a safari park, but it looks like a great place to visit.

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The light up animals look amazing! But a bit pricey I think, as your not seeing real animals. We have a farm park with loads of animals and costs the same has this.

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Wow this looks like such a magical experience. I can’t believe amazing the animal lanterns look. Would love to take my kids to something like this.

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Aw looks like you all had an amazing family fun adventure for sure. Happy days xx

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Plans unveiled for spectacular lights trail, knowsley safari: plans unveiled for spectacular lights trail.

A SPECTACULAR lights trail will return to Knowsley Safari ahead of Christmas.

Tickets have just gone on sale for the venue's festive Enchanted extravaganza, which opens on Saturday, November 19.

What's on at Enchanted?

According to safari park bosses, Enchanted has become a Christmas tradition for many visitors, with last year’s event a sell-out.

This year’s experience will see more than 30 light-up animals throughout the Foot Safari. 

It will involve illuminated deer, giraffes, zebra, penguins and flamingos.

The safari will also offer Santa Experience, with children able to book tickets to meet Father Christmas in his grotto.

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Christmas carnival area

This year Knowsley Safari says it will also be pulling out all the stops with its new Christmas Carnival area, where family favourite games will be played – all included in the ticket price.

Here, visitors will be able to try their luck on the coconut shy, test their strength on the high striker challenge and enjoy toasting marshmallows.

Hot chocolate - and mulled wine for the adults – will also be on sale, as well as other festive treats.

Knowsley Safari’s amusements and rides will also be lit up after dark for young thrill-seekers to enjoy.

Rachel Scott, head of marketing, Knowsley Safari, said: “We’re so excited to be getting ready for Enchanted again - it’s one of the Safari’s most popular experiences and one which we know creates memories for generations of families.

"It’s wonderful to see visitors swept up in the magical atmosphere and we’re looking forward to another Knowsley Safari Christmas to remember.”

How to book

Enchanted tickets are priced at £11 and at special discounted price of £9 for members. Under 3s and carers are free. They’re available to book online for entry from 4.30pm until 7.15pm. However, it’s recommended that visitors arrive in plenty of time to fully enjoy the festive Knowsley Safari experience before the park closes at 8pm.

There are two Santa Experience packages to choose from. Tickets are £10 and £18 per child and must also be pre-booked online at www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk.

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ENCHANTED – The Magical Lights Experience Returns This Winter

Discover the enchantment of our stunning Christmas lights extravaganza as Knowsley Safari undergoes a dazzling transformation into an illuminated wonderland from 18th November to 30th December. Click here to see more details

Why not stay at Knowsley Inn & Lounge and experience The Enchanted Christmas lights. Just 4 miles from the Hotel at Knowsley Safari Park. Click here to check availability now. 

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The Magical Christmas light display returns from 20 th November 2021 at Knowsley Safari. 

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‘Tis the season to be Enchanted at Knowsley Safari, with the return of its incredibly popular magical light trail taking place on selected dates from 4pm-8pm, 20th November – 30th December, with tickets now available to pre-book.

Festive Family Fun At Knowsley Safari

Set to provide guests with all the festive feels in the run-up to Christmas, parents, children and couples alike will be swept away by the magical and joyous atmosphere created by the illuminated animals taking up residence along the Foot Safari over the Christmas period.

Eyes will be twinkling as deer, giraffes, penguins, zebras and more light the way around the Enchanted forest where visitors can also enjoy toasting marshmallows, a glass of mulled wine and other delicious festive treats available from the brand new outdoor food court to fuel their adventure.  For added excitement, Knowsley Safari’s rides are also open throughout Enchanted for young thrill-seekers to enjoy as festive tunes play throughout the experience.

Not managed to book in a Santa visit yet? Knowsley Safari has you covered with the option to add a Santa Experience to a visit either during Enchanted or for day visits too.  Children can have a meet and greet with Mr Claus and take away a framed picture of their encounter as a special memento to treasure.

Rachel Scott, Head of Marketing, Knowsley Safari, said: “We’re delighted to be getting ready for Enchanted, one of the most popular experiences on Knowsley Safari’s annual calendar.  When the sun sets, and the lights come on it’s impossible not be swept up in the magical atmosphere and it’s particularly fantastic to see the delight on children’s faces when they arrive.  We’re looking forward to helping everyone get into the Christmas spirit early this year, making it one to remember.”

Enchanted tickets are £9 for children and adults (£8 for members) and under 3s and carers are free. Santa Experience tickets are £12. To visit Knowsley Safari guests must pre-book tickets and a timeslot online at  www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk . With contactless entry and enhanced hygiene regimes and social-distancing measures in place across the Safari’s 550-acre site, guests can be assured that safety is paramount.

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Christmas at Knowsley Safari is getting an extra sprinkle of sparkle this year as the foot safari will include new event Enchanted.

The park has created an illuminating experience for all ages which includes a magical walk through, performers, meeting Father Christmas in his grotto and enjoying a night of festivities.

Little ones will be able to give their Christmas list to the big man himself, enjoy a guided tour of the grotto from the elves and get a special present from Father Christmas.

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Families can visit on selected dates between November, 23 and December 23, from 4pm to 8pm.

Children’s tickets are £14 and include entry around the Enchanted Safari and a magical meeting with Father Christmas.

Adults can come and enjoy the experience for £5, while under 3s enter for free but there’s an optional £6.50 charge for meeting Father Christmas.

For more information visit the Knowsley Safari Experience website.

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IMPORTANT: You must purchase day admission tickets for your party to purchase a Santa's Grotto ticket. Please do not book a Santa's Grotto ticket before your booked arrival time to the park.

Great news Santa will be visiting Knowsley Safari to see our guests and spread Christmas spirit. You can hand in your Christmas list and receive a festive family photo to cherish those magical moments forever.

Prices are per child, each child will require a ticket.

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3. The price of £20.00 includes a large plush soft toy (RRP £25.99) and a downloadble photo

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  6. Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park : Review

    Christmas is now starting to feel like a distant memory but thankfully we've still got our fantastic festive days out to look back on. After previously visiting Chester Zoo Lanterns, we were interested to see Knowsley offering a similar experience. Enchanted Christmas at Knowsley Safari Park seemed to be a smaller version of what Chester Zoo offered and while you don't walk around carrying ...

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  8. Buy Enchanted Day/Night Tickets online

    You are booking a Day to Night ticket, granting access to Knowsley Safari from 1:00pm and entry to the Enchanted Light trail at 4:30pm. Enjoy the Safari Drive (last entry 3pm) and Foot Safari (last entry to Tiger Trail 3.30pm) and our amazing Sea Lion (1:30pm & 3:00pm) and Bird of Prey displays (2:30pm weekends) before being one of the first ...

  9. Knowsley Safari: plans unveiled for spectacular lights trail

    Enchanted tickets are priced at £11 and at special discounted price of £9 for members. Under 3s and carers are free. They're available to book online for entry from 4.30pm until 7.15pm. However, it's recommended that visitors arrive in plenty of time to fully enjoy the festive Knowsley Safari experience before the park closes at 8pm.

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    ENCHANTED - The Magical Lights Experience Returns This Winter Discover the enchantment of our stunning Christmas lights extravaganza as Knowsley Safari undergoes a dazzling transformation into an illuminated wonderland from 18th November to 30th December.

  11. Be Enchanted at Knowsley Safari this Christmas

    The Magical Christmas light display returns from 20 th November 2021 at Knowsley Safari. Explore a stunning after-dark enchanted trail Tickets available to pre-book now for the captivating Enchanted trail and Santa Experience; Delicious festive food and magical music combine to make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime

  12. Things to do at Christmas: Knowsley Safari's animal-themed light trail

    It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas at Knowsley Safari - where the incredibly popular animal-themed evening light trail, Enchanted, will soon be switched on for another festive season.

  13. Meet Santa at Knowsley Safari

    Santa will return to Knowsley Safari for Winter 2024. Make the build-up to Christmas extra special with a magical visit to Santa's Grotto. Create festive memories and watch as your little ones' face lights up as they meet Santa and his elves in their workshop. Each child will receive a special present for you to take home and enjoy.

  14. Buy Santas Grotto

    Please do not book a Santa's Grotto Experience before your booked arrival time to the park. Great news Santa will be visiting Knowsley Safari to see our guests and spread Christmas spirit. You can hand in your Christmas list and receive a festive family photo to cherish those magical moments forever.

  15. Enchanted light safari to take place at Knowsley this Christmas

    Adults can come and enjoy the experience for £5, while under 3s enter for free but there's an optional £6.50 charge for meeting Father Christmas. For more information visit the Knowsley Safari ...

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  19. Buy Santas Grotto

    Great news Santa will be visiting Knowsley Safari to see our guests and spread Christmas spirit. You can hand in your Christmas list and receive a festive family photo to cherish those magical moments forever. Prices are per child, each child will require a ticket. Please note the following terms and conditions: 1.

  20. View our Safari Park Entry Prices

    FREE. FREE. Concession (60+) £19.50. £22.50. Buy Tickets. We guarantee you won't find a better deal elsewhere. We also have regular offers and discounts available throughout the year so you can save even more on your day out. Don't worry if you're running a little late, we'll still let you in - just as long as it's before our last ...

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  23. Animal Experiences

    Knowsley Safari Animal Experiences are perfect for those looking for thoughtful gifts or as a special treat for yourself. Our Animal Experiences include unique encounters with your chosen animal, free entry to the safari park and are discounted for members! Of course, each animal is different so experiences are varied and absolutely once in a ...