Summer fun starts here!
These holidays, dive into adventure at Butterfly Creek!
Step back in time as you explore our incredible Dinosaur Kingdom, home to life-size animatronic giants — from the towering Diplodocus to the ferocious T-Rex. Enjoy dino-themed fun with roaming dinosaur entertainers, face-painting, and arts and crafts on selected days. Plus, we’re celebrating the release of The Pout-Pout Fish movie with a special park-wide scavenger hunt and awesome movie prize packs up for grabs.
There’s even more to discover as you wander through the tropical butterfly house, meet friendly animals in Buttermilk Farm, spot a Kiwi in Kiwi Forest, and watch our otters, monkeys, meerkats, and more at play. Check our summer holiday opening hours here and our entertainment calendar here to plan your visit.
Book your tickets now and make your summer unforgettable!
What’s on
We have some fun activities happening during the school holidays we know the kids will love! Click here to see the holiday entertainment calendar to help plan your day. Please note, school holiday calendar is subject to change
Be in to Win
Mr. Fish and Pip are on a daring underwater quest… but they need your help! They’ve accidentally dropped a trail of secret letters all around Butterfly Creek.
Search the park to find all the hidden letters, then unscramble them to reveal the name of one of the animals featured in The Pout-Pout Fish movie. Once you’ve cracked the code, pop your completed form into the entry box for your chance to win 1 of 4 movie prize packs!
The whole family will love THE POUT-POUT FISH – in cinemas from New Year’s Day. #thepoutpoutfishmovie
Face Painting Fun
Kids will have a blast getting their faces painted at our special sessions throughout the holidays.
Choose to become a brilliant butterfly, a roarsome dinosaur, or bring out your reptile side with a colourful lizard. Check the calendar for session times.
Make a Dinosaur Mask
Get creative these school holidays with our fun springtime art activities! Kids can enjoy cute butterfly colouring, take part in our exciting colouring competition, and pick up a special butterfly conservation booklet filled with word puzzles and activities.
Meet our Walking Dino
Look out for our life-sized walking dinosaur, who will be wandering the park with his keeper on selected days over the Summer.
Plus we will have our dinosaur keepers taking their baby dinos out – they love having their photo taken, so keep an eye out for them!
Book Now
Choose from our Individual Day Passes or our great value Family Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children. Passes include access to all attractions (train rides additional). You have 6 months to use your ticket from the date selected so if you can’t make it on the chosen day, you can use it another time.
If you are a school holiday programme provider, please book your group visit with us here.
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Map and Timetable
We have an amazing array of animal exhibits and encounters, so be sure to come along and see our animals in action, and learn more about them. Check out our daily animal encounters timetable and map below.
