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Wild Arctic

Wild Ireland, Dundrain, Burnfoot, Burnfoot, Donegal
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Book Your Wild Arctic Experience Choose your date and time slot and book your Wild Arctic Experience today. Christmas dates and popular time slots are limited and may sell out, so we recommend booking early to secure the time that suits your family.(Only on line purchased vouchers are redeemable for The Artic Experience)

- Meet Santa & Friends Journey through the Wild Arctic to meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves. Every child will receive a special luxury Christmas gift from Santa, included with their ticket. Professional Santa photographs will also be available to purchase separately on the day.

- Meet Arctic Animals Meet some of the animals of the frozen north, including reindeer, Arctic foxes and snowy owls.

- Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride Climb aboard Ireland’s first Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride and take a magical journey around the world. Sleigh rides are limited to 1 per party booking, this is limited to 6 people per booking, children are prioritised.

- Decorate Gingerbread with Mrs. Clause Decorate your own festive gingerbread creation to take home.

- Christmas Lights As darkness falls, Wild Ireland comes alive with Christmas lights, festive displays and seasonal surprises throughout the experience.

- The Wild Restaurant Warm up afterwards with festive hot food and drinks at the Wild Restaurant. Every adult ticket includes a complimentary mulled wine, with a non-alcoholic alternative available. Before You Book

All bookings are final and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your selected booking time is the time you will begin the Wild Arctic Experience. Please arrive for the time shown on your booking. Early entry will NOT be permitted.


Once your Wild Arctic journey is complete, you are welcome to enjoy the other areas and attractions that are open at your own pace until the event closes.

Please Note Wild Ireland will not operate as normal during Wild Arctic event dates. Some areas and animal habitats will be closed. Our animals live in large, natural habitats and choose where they spend their time, so sightings of individual animals cannot be guaranteed.

Sensory Information The Wild Arctic Experience includes flashing and moving lights, loud music, sound effects and other sensory effects. These may not be suitable for all guests or for those with sensory sensitivities.

 

Open Fri, Sat & Sun from 20th Nov – 18th Dec, then daily 19th–23rd Dec

Off Peak — 20th Nov- 4th Dec (plus Fridays 5th–17th Dec) -- Adults: €22 | Children: €27.50 

Standard — 5th–17th Dec (weekends only) -- Adults: €24 | Children: €29.50 

Peak — 18th–23rd Dec  -- Adults: €26 | Children: €32.50

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Opening Times

Season (20 Nov 2026 - 13 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - ThursdayClosed
Friday - Sunday15:00 - 19:45
Season (18 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Friday - Wednesday15:00 - 19:45

* Prices vary depending on dates

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