Spells, Scales & Pumpkin Pals at the Tropical Butterfly House

Spooky surprises and mystical mayhem await this October half-term holiday at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park in North Anston, South Yorkshire.

The event runs from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1, when people will be able to join in the enchanted Witches and Wizards Halloween Trail and discover the wildlife park at its autumnal best!

Tread carefully along the Witches and Wizards Halloween Trail and conjure up your inner witch or wizard to complete the challenges and graduate from the park’s School of Magic (and Mischief). Can spot the Wizard Extraordinaire and his friendly companion Dumbledore Raptor casting jokes and spells along the way? Wander the woodland walk and pass magical dragons and eerie owls to peek inside the Witch's Cabin – if you dare!

Whatever the weather, brew up some magical vibes inside the new Crafty Cauldron! From a creepy colouring competition to a monstrous mix of fun indoor activities for youngsters including Witches Hat Hoopla, Monster Mash Bean Bag Bash, Bats Eye Bullseye and Wizard Wind Up Racing! Get your spooky family selfie with wickedly giant friends here!

Autumn charm fills the park with fresh gourds and small pumpkins for sale, perfect for taking home a haunting Halloween memory! Capture unforgettable moments with the park’s amazing animals as they enjoy seasonal enrichment (trick or) treats from their keepers!

The excitement continues with the Magical School of Curious Creatures show, featuring spellbinding animal antics and breathtaking free-flying birds. Join the wayward wizard for his Broomstick Training masterclass and a Hubble Bubble display that’s bursting with fun!*

Families can also enjoy a terrifyingly fun tractor-trailer ride through the haunted grounds, brave the maze of frights in the Haunted House, encounter monstrous minibeasts during keeper talks, brave the Dino Trail and let off steam in the play park with its spooktacular sandpits, zany zipwires and ride-on cars. Don’t forget to enter into the spirit of things by dressing in your scariest or most bewitching costume or hunt for one of the special hidden Halloween prize scrolls and you could scare your way to a spooky spot prize!

Afterwards, creep over to Lottie’s Coffee Lounge where you can sink your fangs into a coffin-inspired Spooky Afternoon Tea (must be pre-booked**) and enjoy wickedly good Halloween drinks and sweet treats. Kids (and big kids!) can grab a trick or treat in the Jungle Gift Shop.

This frightfully good family fun takes place Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1, 10am to 4pm, normal admission charges apply!

If you are visiting the wildlife park this Autumn, ask about a Visit and Save Card and unlock savings on return visits for up to a year, including Magical Christmas Experience dates.***

*Some activities may be weather dependent and subject to change.

**Lottie’s Coffee Lounge Spooky Afternoon Teas and Picnic Boxes must be pre-booked online at least 24 hours in advance – see website https://butterflyhouse.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

***Visit and Save Card promotion terms apply. Affordable fun for all the family this half term holiday – your full-paying admission will entitle you to receive a Visit and Save Card which can be used to save on return visits for up to a year including Magical Christmas Experience dates! Find out more about the Visit and Save Card return visit offer here https://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/whats-on/news/2025/11/14/visit-and-save-offer/

Book tickets: https://butterflyhouse.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Visit www.butterflyhouse.co.uk to plan your magical escape!