Yorkshire Wildlife Park announces big names for concert series and family events

A host of big name acts will be appearing at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this year.

Headliners Björn Again and Russell Watson will be dates for the diary alongside a full calendar of exciting events for all the family. The 175-acre resort enjoyed a record-breaking summer and entertainment-filled winter and is ready to repeat the success with acts and attractions to lift the spirits across every season.

“We are looking forward to hosting our annual events and have some new surprises along the way with events being announced as the year goes on,” said John Minion, chief executive officer of the park at Auckley, near Doncaster. “We aim to make 2025 bigger and better so there is plenty to look forward to.”

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Alongside the concert series, the attraction has several seasonal activities and events lined up. You can buy tickets through the Yorkshire Wildlife Park website.

You can see the current schedule below:

• Saturday, February 7 - Typically Tina at Hex Connect Live

• Saturday, March 8 - Tony Christie at Hex Connect Live

• Saturday, April 5 - Raise The Woof Dog Show at The Hive

• Friday, April 11 to Sunday. April 13 - Let’s Go Easter YWP

• Saturday, April 19 to Sunday, April 20 - Artisan Markets at The Hive

• Saturday, April 26 - Wedding Fayre at Hex Connect in The Hive

• Saturday, June 21 - Night Out At The Zoo

• Saturday, August 16 - Night Out At The Zoo

• Sunday, August 24 - Wild Live Concert – Björn Again

• Sunday, August 31 - Wild Live Concert- Russel Watson

• Thursday, October 20 to Sunday, November 1 - Let’s Go Halloween

• Saturday, November 15 - Winter Illuminations start

You can find the latest event news in Yorkshire and nearby by visiting our What's On homepage. There you can also find days out guides for things to do across the region.

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