indoor water park as an extension to the Safari Hotel. Public consultation closed on the 30 November and plans are yet to be submitted. Events As of 2023, Chessington operates seven events; Zootastic Weekends, Zootastic Half Term, Mardi Grrra, Wilderfest, Roar & Explore, Howl'o'ween, and Winter's Tail. The first events are Zootastic Weekends (Selected weekends Jan - March) and Zootastic Half Term (13 - 17 Feb). During these events the Chessington Zoo opens with no rides and attractions available until the start of the main theme park season. The first event of the theme park season is Mardi Grrra. Across the Resort you will get to celebrate with fabulous, colourful and flamboyant Kreature Krewes. Each Krewe of party animals are representing some of our most iconic, dazzling and spectacular animals, in a jamboree of dance, music and entertainment. You can also take your tastebuds on an adventure of their own at our culinary carnival, where you’ll find flavours from around the world. Mardi Gera is followed by Wilderfest, a summer event with music and various show stages. The event is marketed as Britain's WILDEST Music Festival. On an evening in June, Chessington Zoo opens late for the Chessington Roar & Explore conservation event. The evening involves speeches and information about the charity work the Chessington Conservation Fund is involved in, as well as presentations of some of the Zoo's endangered species. Zufari: Ride into Africa! opens late for the event, and all revenue goes towards the fund. Winter's Tail is a Christmas event during December weekends and school holidays. Throughout the event the resort opens with Christmas decoration and a Christmas grotto 'village' next to Sea Lion Bay. Parts of the theme park are open, with 2019's event seeing Vampire return to head a similar lineup to 2018. The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, Seastorm, The Chessington Adventure Tree, Tiny Truckers and Room on the Broom - A Magical Journey all opened alongside the zoo. A festive show named The Gruffalo and Stickman Christmas Groove is performed several times throughout the day as well as the chance to decorate cookies in The Gruffalo Kitchen. Howl'o'ween During the last two weeks of the theme park season, Chessington hosts its biggest event - Howl'o'ween, previously known as Halloween Hocus Pocus. During the event the park is decorated for Halloween with spiders, grave stones, voodoo dolls, skeletons and cobwebs as well as large, coloured