Enjoy a really wild day out at Blackpool Zoo!
Blackpool Zoo For over 40 years, Blackpool Zoo has been a must-see attraction in this bustling resort. The Zoo provides a haven of peace, tranquillity and over 1000 animals in 32 acres of traditional, spacious parkland and lakes, as well as offering an educational yet fun day out for all the family whether you’re 9 months or 99 years! From aardvarks to zebras, cockroaches to the giraffes, our residents come in all shapes and sizes. You can walk amongst them in Amazonia, Lemur Wood and Wallaby Walkabout or look them in the eye with nothing but a pane of glass between you and one of nature’s most efficient predators at the Big Cat House. Learn all there is to know at the daily Talks and Feeds or even take part in one of our close encounters with giraffes, sealions or a barn owl.
children learn about Gina, Anya and the rest whilst marvelling at their intelligence and agility. Amazonia replicates the South American rainforests and is full of free-roaming monkeys and many species of exotic waterfowl and parrots. The Birds of the World displays include birds of prey, entertaining macaws, and even a troupe of brown rats!
The Active Oceans arena is the biggest and best in the UK and is home to our Californian sealions. Daily displays demonstrate natural behaviours and
Photographs: L Gorrie, S Birtwistle and H Gordon.
entertained by the antics of youngsters, Meisie and Moanda. We also celebrated the birth of Khari, our African lion cub in 2015. Why not check up on his progress while you’re here? You can enjoy a tasty meal or snack from our catering outlets and don’t forget to buy your souvenirs in one of the shops! There’s even a huge indoor Playbarn next door if your kids have any energy left! (There’s Starbucks, too, Mums and Dads!) Share your memories with your family and friends and keep up to date with us through our social media channels! Blackpool Zoo is open every day from 10.00 am. (except Christmas Day)
Orangutan Outlook was completed in 2014 and is the stunning home of our family of Bornean orangutans. See Ramon, the male, who likes to make new friends at the windows, or go upstairs to enjoy their incredible climbing agility, and don’t forget to visit the only gorilla family in the North and be
Buy online via the website & save! www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk East Park Drive, FY3 8PP Tel: 01253 830830 www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk Email: info@blackpoolzoo.org.uk www.visitblackpool.com
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