Reindeer Experience

Step into a magical festive wonderland this Christmas with our Reindeer Experience at the National Botanic Garden of Wales! 🎄🦌 

Join us in our beautifully decorated Garden Centre, transformed into a festive setting where Christmas magic comes to life. Meet two beautiful reindeer in their specially decorated pen and enjoy a truly memorable festive encounter for the whole family. 

During your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to feed the reindeer their favourite lichen, with a little help from our festive friends, Miss Claus and one of Santa’s elves! There’ll also be a beautifully decorated, static sleigh for children to sit in, making the perfect setting for a special Christmas photo. 

Each session lasts approximately 10 minutes, giving you time to meet the reindeer, enjoy a magical photo opportunity and make some wonderful festive memories. You’re welcome to take your own photos during the experience; however, please note that a photographer will not be provided, and no photographs or images will be supplied as part of your ticket. 

Whether you’re visiting with little ones or simply looking to add a little extra magic to your Christmas celebrations, this enchanting experience is sure to get everyone into the festive spirit! 

Make your festive visit even more special with our delicious selection of food and drink offerings available to enjoy during your visit. Whether you fancy a warming hot drink to keep the winter chill at bay, a tasty treat or a little something to refuel the family, there’s something to make your Christmas outing even more enjoyable. Take a moment to relax, soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a little seasonal indulgence! 

Each session may be shared with other families, so there may be more than one family participating in the Reindeer Experience at the same time. 

Please note: Garden admission is not included in your ticket, as the Reindeer Experience takes place within our Garden Centre, not the Botanic Garden itself. No separate Garden admission ticket is required to attend the Reindeer Experience.