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Knowsley Safari - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Please note: We're currently building exciting new homes for our amazing animals in the Africa section, please bear with us whilst there is some disruption to this area.

You are booking for your ARRIVAL time, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early for your time-slot and you can arrive anytime after your selected time upto our last entry time.

High Winds - During periods of high winds access to the baboon and lion enclosure may be restricted for your safety. Certain rides may not be able to run. All animals will have access to shelters for safety reasons.

Refunds are not available for online tickets; tickets may be transferred to an alternate date in the same price bracket up to 24 hours before your visit. Ticket prices may be higher when purchased on the day or at the gate. Tickets purchased online cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please visit our website for details about carers, concessions and our accessibility statement.

Opening Times

We are open every day from 10:00am to 5:30pm and the last entry onto the Safari Drive is 4:00pm. 

Please do not attempt to enter the drive after the last entry time as you will be refused entry so allow plenty of time in your day to do everything.

Amusement rides :

Our rides are open weekends and school holidays please check our website for more details.

Our Animals : All our animals have access to shelter and later in the day and during inclement weather it should be expected that some of the animals will return to their houses so may not be visible. The lions, giraffe and rhinos may not be free roaming or visible after 3:00pm so please plan your day accordingly and book an early arrival time to make the most of your day.

Carers Concession - From January 1st 2024 we will only be accepting the Nimbus disability Access Card as proof that a visitor requires an essential companion to assist you with your visit. To apply for an Access Card please click the following link. https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/access-card Please allow 10 days for your application to be processed before visiting. Visitors without an Access Card will be charged the standard admission price on arrival.

Please note

You enter the park at your own risk, we accept no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to your vehicle by our animals under any circumstances.

Do not attempt to feed the animals they are on specific diets and feeding the animals may be harmful. Visitors breaking this rule will be asked to leave the park and no refund will be given.

Our animals are wild and have access to shelter and we cannot guarantee which animals will be visible at the time and location you are on the Safari Drive or Foot Safari during your visit. You can go round as many times as your like before last entry time.

Please wear your seatbelt, do not sit children on knees and stay within the speed limit.

Please be aware that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cars with soft tops or vinyl sunshine roofs are not permitted to drive through the Lion or Baboon enclosures. Convertibles must keep the roof closed for the entire safari drive, open top vehicles not permitted. Also, vehicles with PVC skylights will have to take the car friendly route.

Vehicles with cracked windscreens or any safety defects are not permitted in the baboon and lion enclosure. Rooftop boxes are not permitted through the baboon enclosure.

We reserve the right to refuse entry of any vehicle to any part of the Safari drive on safety grounds for both public and animal welfare.  

We regret that dogs are not permitted except for assistance dogs where restrictions to certain areas apply. Dogs are not allowed on the Safari Drive under any circumstances.

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Knowsley Safari Postcode: L34 4AN

If you’re planning your day out to Knowsley Safari, you’ll be glad to know that it’s clearly signposted on the M57 and easy to find. Most people visit by car to enjoy the Safari Drive in the comfort of their own vehicle. But, you don’t need to have your own car to enjoy the full safari experience. 

Where is Knowsley Safari?

Knowsley Safari is in Prescot, Merseyside, on the A58 bypass. We are just off the M57, less than 30 minutes away from Liverpool and just 45 minutes away from Manchester. 

So, if you are planning your route on Google Maps or using a Sat Nav, our address is:

Knowsley Safari Prescot  L34 4AN

Do I need a car to get to Knowsley Safari?

Absolutely not! We know that not everyone drives so we’ve made sure that it’s accessible for all. There are great transport links nearby so it’s easy to visit Knowsley Safari from Liverpool and beyond. You can even walk to the safari from Prescot town centre. Our baboon bus is available to book during the weekends and most days throughout school holidays and half terms!

How do I get to Knowsley Safari?

If you’re looking for Knowsley Safari directions, this will obviously differ slightly, depending on how you plan to travel. So, we’ve looked at all modes of transport to help you locate the safari, no matter how you travel.

Travelling by car is simple as the Safari is clearly signposted. From M62, exit at junction 6 to join the M57. When you are on the M57, exit at junction 2. When you reach the roundabout, simply follow the brown signs to the safari.

If you are using a Sat Nav, enter the postcode L34 4AN

If you are travelling by public transport, take a short taxi ride to Knowsley Safari from the local transport hubs. Although the safari is accessible by foot, we know that some people would prefer to reach us sooner or may not be able to make the walk before a busy day ahead. If you require a wheelchair accessible taxi, you should book in advance.

We recommend the following local taxi firms: 

Britannia: 0151 289 2000

All Black Cabs: 0151 430 9555

If you’re making your way from Prescot Town Centre, there is now a pedestrian footpath taking you right to our front gates. This means you can safely cross the busy A58 from Knowsley Park Lane and arrive for your adventure.

Taking the bus to Knowsley Safari is a breeze. If you arrive at Prescot Bus Station, simply walk or take a taxi to Knowsley Safari. 

Prescot train station is only a few minutes taxi ride from Knowsley Safari, or you can walk. The walk takes less than half an hour. Trains arrive at Prescot Station from Liverpool Lime Street every 30 mins.

Knowsley Safari is open all year round, with opening days and times vary depending on the season and school holidays. However, it’s always easy to get to and you can enjoy a day out with the whole family.

Our sea lion display and birds of prey display will run on certain days throughout the year.

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Knowsley Safari

Visiting knowsley safari.

Visit this magnificent Safari Park set in 550 acres of woodland.

Enjoy this all-day adventure with not only a Safari drive around the park, but also take to your feet with a foot Safari around the park’s enclosures explore all there is to see including the new AMUR Tiger Trail this means you step into tiger territory amid the dense forest, eyes wide open though so you can spot them…. BEFORE they have their eyes on you.

Take in a live show with the amazing Flight of the Talons display, Get up close with Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Vultures and so much more.

Spend an hour with Arthur, Roger, and Louis the cheeky Sea lion trio, watch them get up to their tricks and listen to their trainers and learn some very interesting facts.

Please contact 0161 947 9477 to obtain your competitive quotation or click the link below for your online quotation.

Secret Life of the Safari Park: Where is Knowsley Safari Park, how much does it cost and list of animals

The Channel 4 series promises a 'never seen before' look inside attraction

• 19:54, 4 JAN 2024

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Channel 4 has gone behind the the scenes of one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Secret Life of the Safari Park delves into the lives of the extraordinary animals at Knowsley Safari.

The safari park has the longest safari drive in the UK. Families have been visiting for the past 50 years to catch a rare glimpse of a variety of wild animals from across the world.

The series starts tonight (Thursday, January 4), where Secret Life of the Safari Park will offer "behind-the-scenes access, showing extraordinary footage of the amazing animals that live here, the dedicated keepers who look after them, and some of our hilarious visitors.," Knowsley Safari says on its website .

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It adds: "Every week at 8pm we'll take you on a captivating journey into the incredible lives of some of the rarest and most endangered creatures on earth. Secret Life of the Safari Park is a unique opportunity to get to know the fascinating background stories of our animals, all of which you can see here."

Viewers will also be introduced to visitors that were willing to have their reactions to the animals caught on dashcams. Ahead of the new series, which starts this week, a teaser trailer was shared on the park's Facebook page. Makers said that the docuseries "will showcase Knowsley Safari like you've never seen before"

Where is Knowsley Safari Park?

Knowsley Safari is a tourist attraction near Prescot, which is a town within the borough of Knowsley in Merseyside.

Address: Prescot L34 4AN

How much does it cost?

General admission

• Adult Admission: From £17.50 to £25.00. Aged 16-59
• Child Admission: From £17.50 to £22.50. Aged 3 - 15
• Senior Admission: From £15.00 to £22.50. Aged 60+
• Child Under 3 Admission: Free Aged 0, 1 and 2 years
• Nimbus Access Card: Free. From January 1, the park will only accept the Access Card with a +1 symbol as evidence that an essential companion is required.
• Membership Holder: Free

Membership fees

• Adult Membership: £66.00. One year
• Child Membership: £51.00. One year
• Child & Ride Membership: £93.00. One year
• Ride Membership: £42.00. One year
• Senior Membership: £51.00. One year
• Direct debit options from £3.50

The animals

There are over 700 animals to see at the park. Notable ones including lions and tigers, rhinos, meerkats and giraffes.

Here is a list of the animals you can expect to see:

• African Lion
• Bactrian Camel
• Bateleur Eagle
• California Sea Lion
• Common Eland
• Eastern Kiang
• Eld's Deer
• European Bison
• European Moose
• Forest Buffalo
• Iberian Wolf
• Lowland Tapir
• Pere David's Deer
• Red River Hog
• Roan Antelope
• White Rhino

The first episode will be broadcast on Thursday, January 4 at 8pm with catch up available on All 4.

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Local election results 2024 live from Sefton, Knowsley, Halton, Liverpool City Region and across the country

Latest results, news, updates and reactions for councils around the region as well as the Liverpool City Region Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner roles

• Updated 14:20, 3 MAY 2024

We are live again today for the second day of results for the local elections here in the Liverpool City Region and across the country.

It has been a bruising set of elections already for Rishi Sunak's Conservatives, who have lost more than 120 seats and have surrendered the Blackpool South Parliamentary seat of Blackpool South to Keir Starmer's Labour.

Here in the Liverpool City Region we have had one council already declare its results. Labour have strengthened their grip on Sefton Council, adding to their comfortable majority, while the Green party won an historic first seat on the council.

Today we have more key local results coming in across Knowsley and Halton and we will be looking ahead to the crucial elections for the Liverpool City Region Mayor and Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner.

We will be live across the next three days as we bring you all the results, reaction and important information from these vital votes.

• LABOUR HOLD CRUCIAL ST GABRIELS SEAT 13:15
• FIRST COUNT UNDERWAY 12:26
• FIRST BOOTLE RESULT 02:49
• FIRST RESULT OF THE NIGHT 02:19
• POLLS CLOSE 22:00

ECHO photographer Colin Lane has captured some happy Labour winners in Knowsley

Smiles all around in the Labour group.

Knowsley Local Election 2024 #LocalElections2024 pic.twitter.com/MVY7lswuoo — Colin Lane (@snapperlane) May 3, 2024

And another...

Proving to be a very comfortable day for Labour in Halton.

LABOUR in BIRCHFIELD Angela Ball, LAB - 878 Robert John Powell, CON - 397 Andrew Peter Teebay, LIB - 149 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

LABOUR HALTON WIN

Another strong hold for Labour in Central and West Bank.

LABOUR in CENTRAL AND WEST BANK ⚪Callum Hewitt, IND - 74 Anthony McMullin, GRE - 73 Julie Powell, CON - 30 Pamela Wallace, LAB - 476 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

Labour win North East Mayor

Left-wing independent Jamie Driscoll, who was elected to the post of North of Tyne Mayor as a Labour candidate 2019, was touted as having a good chance of winning this election. In 2023, he was barred from the Labour selection process and resigned from the party.

In this election, which has just been called, Labour candidate Kim McGuinness saw off the challenge and won with a majority of 58,399.

There is a running theme of big Labour wins in Halton.

In Halton Lea ward, Kath Loftus cruises to victory.

LABOUR in HALTON LEA Peter Davidson, CON - 84 Kath Loftus, LAB - 656 Michael James O'Day, GRE - 86 Joanne Allison Rowe, LIB - 50 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

Another big Labour win

This time it is in the Mersey and Weston seat in Halton.

LABOUR in MERSEY AND WESTON Deborah Brooks, GRE - 691 Matthew David Morris, LIB - 415 Victoria Begg, LAB - 742 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

HALTON - LABOUR HOLD

Another strong hold for Halton Labour. Colin Hughes wins in Norton South and Preston Brook.

LABOUR HOLD in NORTON SOUTH AND PRESTON BROOK Tom Clare, GRE - 121 Miriam Lorraine Hodge, LIB - 137 Colin William Hughes, LAB - 742 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

Labour win Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor

It's a big and resounding win for Labour, who have actually gained this Halton seat from the Conservatives.

A big win for the ruling group.

LABOUR GAIN in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor Sandra Myndiuk-Davidson, CON - 234 John Segrue Secker, LIB - 118 James Iain Freguson, GRE - 219 Neil Connolly, LAB - 652 @LivEchonews — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

Cllr Lunt 'humbled' to win St Gabriels seat

Elliot has chatted to Chantelle Lunt, who is well known in Merseyside for her campaigning work and for founding the Black Lives Matter Alliance.

She is now the new ward councillor for St Gabriels ward and said she is "humbled" that people voted for her.

KNOWSLEY LOCAL ELECTION 2024 Some reaction here from newly elected St Gabriels ward representative Cllr Chantelle Lunt pic.twitter.com/qli42F3SAH — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Labour will be very happy in Knowsley

Labour were always going to retain their very strong hold on Knowsley Council today, but they faced tough fights in a couple of wards.

They will be very happy to have fended off all of those challenges and held all of their seats. It is as you were at Knowlsey Council.

Labour declares win in East Midlands

Labour has declared victory in the East Midlands mayoral election.

A party source told PA that their candidate Claire Ward had “comfortably” defeated Conservative Ben Bradley, who is also MP for Mansfield and leader of Nottinghamshire County Council. The source described the region as “the beating heart of the general election battleground”.

FINAL KNOWSLEY RESULT - NAIL BITER

We have our last Knowsley result of the day and it is a really tight one.

Labour have held the Halewood South ward, but look at how close independent candidate Suzanne Harvey came, great effort.

Full result from Elliot here:

Halewood South Ward - LABOUR HOLD Edna Finneran - Labour party: 978 Suzanne Harvey - Independent: 955 pic.twitter.com/feiZ3iP73e — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

LABOUR HOLD

And another Labour hold in Halton, this time in Grange ward.

LABOUR HOLD in #Grange David John Findon, CON - 97 ⚪James Daniel Baker, IND - 119 Suzanne Nicola Howard, LIB - 87 Katie Elizabeth McDonough, LAB - 638 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

FIRST HALTON RESULT

First Halton result is with us, we are really motoring now.

Labour have comfortably held Appleton ward.

LABOUR HOLD in #Appleton David John Findon, CON - 121 Eddie Jones, LAB - 826 @LivEchonews — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

LIB DEM HOLD

OOF THAT'S CLOSE.

The Lib Dems just about hold on in Prescot North. Labour were only about 80 votes behind. Tight.

Prescot North Ward - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT HOLD Tommy Grierson - Labour Party: 891 Peter Leadbeater - Conservative: 91 Ian Smith - Liberal Democrat: 971 pic.twitter.com/IDDjGhNYRg — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Whiston and Cronton brings another hold for Labour, with the Greens in qa decent second place.

Terry Byron is elected.

Whiston and Cronton Ward - LABOUR HOLD Olusoji Arosanyin - Conservatives: 73 Terry Byron - Labour Party: 1026 Adam Heatherington - Reform UK: 116 Michael Rutland - Greens: 761 pic.twitter.com/mqGrJ1OoEb — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Halton counting begins

Just in case you thought we were nearly done with this piping hot local democracy, do not fear.

We are also at Halton Borough Council this afternoon, with counting now underway.

Thursday saw votes cast for Halton councillors, Cheshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner and the Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. The counting begins! @LivEchonews pic.twitter.com/U2YbuWvwG3 — Andrew Nuttall (@Nuttall_Journo) May 3, 2024

Sean Donnelly, former deputy leader of the council, is easily elected in Cherryfield.

Cherryfield Ward - LABOUR HOLD Sean Donnelly - Labour Party: 1254 Patrick Gilmore - Greens: 237 pic.twitter.com/XSmYl9Svm8 — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

And another one. Lynn O'Keefe romps home in Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Ward - LABOUR HOLD Lynn O'Keefe - Labour Party: 1086 Paul Ryan - Greens: 221 pic.twitter.com/yB9H3jajXk — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Another stonijng Labour hold in the Northwood ward. They are having a very good day at the office.

Northwood Ward - LABOUR HOLD Neill Dunne - Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition: 224 Russell Greenway - Greens: 146 Matthew Rawlinson - Labour Party: 1004 pic.twitter.com/CXk2aV5Lhy — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Celebrations for new Councillor Chantelle Lunt

It is all smiles for Labour in Knowsley.

Newly elected St Gabriels Councillor Chantelle Lunt (centre) celebrates with leader Graham Morgan and Knowsley parliamentary candidate Anneliese Midgley.

LABOUR HOLD CRUCIAL ST GABRIELS SEAT

This was another hotly contested seat.

Former police officer and campaigner Chantelle Lunt has won the seat for Labour, narrowly defeating ex-Labour councillor turned Green candidate Crispin Evans.

A closely fought battle that one.

St Gabriels Ward - LABOUR HOLD Crispin Evans - Greens: 852 Chantelle Lunt - Labour Party: 923 pic.twitter.com/R8pkIE1P5L — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

It is not all going Labour's way. The Greens have retained their Prescot South ward seat.

Graham Wickens has defeated Labour's Diane Sedman comfortably.

Prescot South Ward - GREEN HOLD Diane Sedman - Labour Party: 686 Graham Wickens - Greens: 1029 pic.twitter.com/12eWVWmKEI — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Labour hold Halewood North Ward as Alan Flute wins comfortably.

Halewood North Ward - LABOUR HOLD Lili Berry - Independent: 511 Alan Flute - Labour Party: 1300 pic.twitter.com/IYzOWMyOZf — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

Another strong hold for Labour in Shevington ward.

Shevington Ward - LABOUR HOLD Cathy Connolly - Greens: 281 Aimee Wright - Labour Party: 1150 pic.twitter.com/WUajlBYLBM — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

LABOUR HOLD CRUCIAL ROBY SEAT

We thought this might be a bit tighter than it has been.

Labour have won fairly comfortably in Roby in the end. The Greens a way off in second.

Roby Ward - LABOUR HOLD Megan Dever - Labour Party: 1.383 Carmen Escalante-Callejo - Greens: 953 pic.twitter.com/lXdYKIdDsv — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

ST MICHAELS: LABOUR HOLD

Labour's Joan Lilly cruises home for the ruling froup in St Michaels ward.

St Michaels Ward - LABOUR HOLD Joan Lilly - Labour Party: 1154 Fames Taylor - Greens: 230 pic.twitter.com/iWBSLP5I1h — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

FULL RESULT: PAGE MOSS

Another very comfortable Labour hold for Labour in Page Moss. Ken McGlashan storms it.

Page Moss Ward - LABOUR HOLD John Carine - Greens: 419 Ruth Lee - Conservatives: 78 Ken McGlashan - Labour and Co-operatives: 1010 pic.twitter.com/L4Db0uzxrN — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

FULL RESULT: SWANSIDE

The full numbers for that Labour hold in Swanside as council leader Graham Morgan wins comfortably.

Swanside Ward - LABOUR HOLD Jade Escalante-Callejo - Greens: 259 William Finnan - Conservatives: 83 Graham Morgan - Labour Party: 1595 pic.twitter.com/0pCvyZLfG6 — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

FULL RESULT: WHITEFIELD

Here is the full result for Whitefield, an impressive hold for Steve Smith the independent.

Whitefield Ward - INDEPENDENT HOLD Louise Harbour - Labour and Co-operative: 833 Steve Smith - Independent: 1030 — Elliot Jessett (@ElliotLivEcho) May 3, 2024

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