We went to meet Patara and Pringles in person 🥰
To the majority of people, Santa Claus is the most famous and recognisable Christmas character. But he is closely followed by his trusty, loyal reindeer, who are vital in helping him travel around the world on Christmas Eve, delivering presents before they return to their home in the North Pole.
READ MORE: Christmas pantos in Lancashire 2022: Where to watch, ticket prices, celebrity line ups and more Eventually, they strolled nonchalantly in, looking glorious with their huge antlers and beautiful, glossy fur, which I later learnt is three layers thick and grows all over their body, including the hooves and antlers. I was told to hold my hand out flat with a good serving of food, which looks like a mixture of pellets and dry cat or dog food, and wait for the reindeer to come to me.
I still got a good look of him, seeing just how small and slim he is compared to much stockier Pat, who is named after the town where Saint Nicholas is believed to have been born. They actively throw their imagination and enthusiasm into each visit too, playing along with childrens' innocent wonder and excited chatter about whether two reindeer living in Lancashire actually do go and help Santa on December 24.
Your ticket does allow you to stroll at your own pace to see the eclectic range of animals living at the small zoo, originating from all over the world, including Asia, Australia and Africa, such as exotic birds, monkeys, bugs, otters, reptiles and even Albert the armadillo.
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