Burns Weekend at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Join us as we celebrate the arrival of our latest Polar Bear to join the rest of the boys at Project Polar!
Brodie is with us only with us temporarily, but we want him to feel as welcome as possible - what better way than bringing Burns Night to South Yorkshire for one weekend only! 🏴
To celebrate we're give one FREE entry with every transaction featuring a full-priced paid/members entry over this weekend!
24th - 25th Jan 2026
- 1 FREE admission with any pre-booked Adult, Child, Senior/Student or Members entry!
- Daily carnivore feed at Project Polar both days
- Ranger Q&A
- Scottish snacks available at catering outlets
- Project Polar Ranger Talks
Welcome Brodie 🐻❄️
Joining us from the incredible Highland Wildlife Park, based on the outskirts of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, Brodie is moving to South Yorkshire to join us for around a year while work takes place on his reserve.
He'll join his brother, Hamish, and the rest of the boys at Project Polar.
What is Burns Night? 🏴
Burns Night takes place each year on the 25th January to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns.
The date is used as a way to enjoy a range of Scottish traditions such as a classic combination of haggis, neeps, tatties and of course, a warming dram!
Did you know?
At midnight on New Years Eve you might join hands and sing "Auld Lang Syn" - a traditional Scottish song most famously associated with the poet Robert Burns, who published a version of it in 1796 after collecting and refining older folk verses.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire Scotland. Huh?! 🤔
Celebrating Burns Night at the Park is actually quite fitting. Did you know that Doncaster was once part of Scotland? In 1136 King Stephen of England gave the manor of Doncaster to King David I of Scotland, where it remained under Scottish control for around 21 years. It was reclaimed in 1157 King Henry II of England took back Doncaster, but without formal documentation for the transfer back... 👀
What's On
Shows & Talks
Learn all about Brodie & the rest of the Project Polar boys at the Live Q&A sessions and Polar Bear Ranger Talks!
Live Q&A - Park Amphitheatre - 11am & 1pm
Polar Bear Ranger Talk - Project Polar - 2pm
Also during this weekend, both 2:30pm carnivore feeds will be at Project Polar so you can see these powerful carnivores at work!
Scottish Snacks
Enjoy the tastes of the Highlands during our Burns Night Weekend celebration!
Masai Coffee House – Scotch Broth and Shortbread Biscuits.
Safari Cafe – Scotch Broth, Haggis Pie and Shortbread Biscuits.
Wilds Cafe Bistro – Scotch Broth and Haggis, Neeps & Tatties.
T&Cs
One free entry per Advanced admission or Members Admission with a pre booked Adult, Child or Senior/Student.
All members of the booking must be present on the day for free entry offer to be redeemed.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any additional offer or discount.
Standard Terms of Entry apply.