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12 BEST Safari Parks in the UK
From guided tours and drive through safaris, to wallaby walkthroughs and big cats roaming, here are the best safari parks in the uk..
Forget going to the zoo, this post is all about going on safari in the UK!
Did you know that the UK offers some of the best safari park experiences in Europe? It’s true! And it means you don’t need to spend big bucks when seeing the big 5.
Whether youâre looking for a drive through experience or to get up close and personal with the animals, weâve compiled a list of the best safari parks in the UK. These are the best ones in England , Scotland and Wales .
From drive-through experiences at Longleat, to walkthrough experiences such as the foot safari at Woburn Safari Park, there are so many options to choose from. And all of them are guaranteed good days out!
If you prefer a guided tour with zoo experts, West Midland Safari Park offers fantastic mini bus tours. Or maybe youâd prefer to walk with the wallabies at Manor Wildlife Park?
We absolutely love watching the monkeys climb on top of the cars at Blair Drummond – be warned because they are very cheeky! Will you choose to sleep with the animals, ride a safari, or hand feed parakeets?
Find out all of this and more in our list of the best UK safari parks.
Best Safari Parks in the UK
Longleat safari park.
Check out the UKâs Number 1 safari park at Longleat, Wiltshire! Discover big cats, elephants, wolves and more at the drive-through safari experience.
Wind up your windows for the safari of a lifetime as you pass through Tiger Territory, Cheetah Kingdom and The Big Game Park, where you can see a herd of Southern white rhinos.
Donât forget to check out our favourite part – Monkey Mayhem. The troupe of macaques are known for causing mischief (just watch out for your windscreen wipers!)
Jump out at the African Village and Walking Safari as you journey across the African reserve and discover giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and ostriches.
- Address: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
- Website: https://www.longleat.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Longleat tickets here
West Midland Safari Park
Whether youâre driving yourself or jumping on a guided minibus tour, the safari experience at West Midland Safari Park can be enjoyed by everyone.
Animal fanatics can book onto a guided minibus safari tour where the knowledgeable staff will teach you all about the different animals. Can you spot the rhinos, lions, camels and elephants across the 5 different zones? You can even take your own car if youâd prefer to experience the safari at your own pace.
View the animals up close on the African Walking Trail. Watch out for the elephants roaming their new habitat, or the giraffes grazing on the trees.
- Address: West Midland Safari Park. Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF
- Website: https://www.wmsp.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your WMSP tickets here
Chessington Safari Resort
For a unique type of safari experience, check out Chessington Safari Resort. With a range of themed rooms, you can see animals whilst you sleep.
Choose between exquisitely themed rooms with views over the enclosures of your favourite animals. The giraffe room, tiger room, penguin room and monkey mayhem room overlook the Wanyama reserve.
Many of the rooms include access to the savannah splash pool and hotel entertainment. To finish off your trip, check Chessington World of Adventure for a day full of thrill rides and zoo fun.
- Address: Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Rd, Chessington. KT9 2NE
- Website: https://www.chessington.com/
- Tickets: Get your Chessington World of Adventures tickets here
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in England with over 10,000 animals. As part of the Zoological Society London , Whipsnade is dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and science.
Whipsnade Zoo has many incredible animals you wonât see elsewhere, like brown bears and wolverines. This year an endangered baby Asian elephant was born at the zoo! Grab tickets for the Elephant Cafe where you will be able to see mum and baby.
Why not try one of the many experiences at the zoo? Become a keeper for the day and you can work with the rhinos, giraffes and elephants.
- Address: Whipsnade, Dunstable. LU6 2LF
- Website: https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
- Tickets: Get your Whipsnade tickets here
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Scottish readers are definitely going to want to visit Blair Drummond Park to get their animal fix. From lions and macaques, to deer and antelope, thereâs so much to see.
Venture through the African animals, Asian animals, the lions and the macaque reserve in your own car for a day of family fun. Will you spot the rhino in the grass or hear the lion roar? The cheeky monkeys love to jump on cars as they pass so donât forget to lock your doors!
Once youâve had your drive-through fun you can check out the 300 species at Blair Drummond. Iâm a big fan of the wallabies!
- Address: Blair Drummond, Stirling. FK9 4UR
- Website: https://www.blairdrummond.com/
- Tickets: Get your Blair Drummond tickets here
Manor Wildlife Park
If you like to get up close and personal with the wildlife, Manor Wildlife Park in Wales is the safari park for you. With several walkthrough safari experiences, there are so many animals to spot.
Start off your day in the Wallaby Walkthrough, where visitors can see young Joeyâs hop into their motherâs pouch. I love to look for my favourite animal, the red panda, through the forest canopy.
Donât forget to visit the Lemurs in their Madagascan home where you can watch them jump and climb. If youâre lucky they might even sit next to you!
- Address: Manor Wildlife Park, St Florence, Tenby. SA70 8RJ
- Website: https://www.manorwildlifepark.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Manor Wildlife Park tickets here
Port Lympne Safari Park
Come face to face with rare and endangered animals at Port Lympne Safari Park. Head to Kent to experience hundreds of acres of savannah.
Port Lympne offers three unique safari experiences for you to choose from. On the AAA safari, an expert ranger takes you on a guided tour to see Savannah animals, like the giraffe, zebra, ostrich and wildebeest. Can you spot the black rhino?
Perhaps youâd prefer to jump on the rhino and giraffe safari, or the rangers tour, where youâll journey through the Asian and African exhibits.
- Address: Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe. CT21 4LR
- Website: https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/
- Tickets: Get your Pork Lympne tickets here
Knowsley Safari Park
Did you know that Knowsley Safari Park is actually the biggest safari park in the UK?
This 550 acre safari park is home to animals from across the globe. Journey through Eastern and Southern Asia, where you can see yaks and deer, or check out the African Savannah zone which is home to one of the largest white rhinos in the UK. Hop on the baboon bus for a car-friendly view of the baboons as they swing off the ropes.
Finish off your day with a walk through the Amur Tiger trail where you can get nose to nose with the two tigers.
- Address: Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot. L34 4AN
- Website: https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Knowsley Safari Park tickets here
Woburn Safari Park
Check out over 300 acres of drive-through safari nestled amongst the Bedfordshire landscape at Woburn Safari Park. You can have a whole day of fun with the drive-through and walk-through safari experiences.
Drive through the vast nature reserves to spot the animals lurking within. From bison and rhinos, to bears and tigers, there are so many incredible animals across 5 zones. Iâd recommend the Kingdom of the Carnivores, where you can see tigers, lions, bears and wolves!
End your experience with the foot safari, where you can explore small mammals and birds. With lemurs, penguins, birds of prey, otters, wallabies, and more, this is not one to be missed.
- Address: Woburn Safari Park, Crawley Rd, Woburn, Ridgmont, Bedford. MK43 0TU
- Website: https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Woburn Safari Park tickets here
Knepp Wildlife Safari
If youâre looking for something different, check out the safari experiences at Knepp Safari. Encounter local wildlife, such as ponies, deer, and pigs, on one of the many vehicle and walking safaris at Knepp.
Hop on the all terrain vehicle and enjoy the half-day safari to discover British wildlife. You will see free-roaming herds of cattle, ponies, pigs and deer on your journey.
Youâll get to stop at the wildlife ârefugiaâ and spot small animals, such as grass snakes, toads and voles. Thereâs even a cafe stop so you can enjoy delicious local brownies.
Why not try a themed safari, such as the autumn safari, where you can spot red deer stags, or the bats and moths safari, where you can see nocturnal creatures.
- Address: Knepp Wildland Safaris, New Barn Farm, Swallows Ln, Dial Post, Horsham. RH13 8NN
- Website: https://www.kneppsafaris.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Knepp Wildlife Safari tickets here
South Lakes Safari Zoo
Home to over 1,000 of the rarest and most endangered species across the globe, South Lakes Safari Zoo is the perfect place to get up close and personal with the animals.
From Africa and Madagascar, to Australia and South America, thereâs so much to see. Check out the jaguars and snow leopards or head to the lemurs and arctic wolves. South Lakes Safari Zoo is committed to conservation so you can view the animals in their natural environment.
Why not book an animal encounter to learn all about your favourite animal? Iâd love to prepare Stanley the sloth his favourite snacks!
- Address: South Lakes Safari Zoo, Melton Ter, Lindal in Furness, Ulverston. LA12 0LU
- Website: https://www.southlakessafarizoo.com/
- Tickets: Get your South Lakes Safari Zoo tickets here
Peak Wildlife Park
Peak Wildlife Park offers fantastic walk through experiences for all the family. Whether you decide to explore the African village or walk with the penguins, thereâs something for everyone.
Have you ever wanted to walk with the lemurs or wallabies? I certainly have! Watch the lemurs leap through the canopies and listen to their distinct calls, or check out wallaby wonderland where the friendly animals will munch on branches out of your hands.
Head to the African village where you can spot meerkats, chickens, and Pygmy goats. Donât forget to give their horns a good scratch!
- Address: Peak Wildlife Park, Winkhill, Leek. ST13 7QR
- Website: https://www.peakwildlifepark.co.uk/
- Tickets: Get your Peak Wildlife Park tickets here
Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo prides itself on being at the heart of conservation. With several walkthrough enclosures and a brand new The Gruffalo Discovery Land, this is a fantastic choice for little ones.
Walk among the flutters of colourful wings in the Butterfly Paradise or hand feed the birds at Lorikeet Landing. Head to the goat walkthrough where your little ones (and the biggest members of the family!) can stroke the farmyard animals.
Check out the lemurs as they weave in and out of your feet. You can even watch the tigers roam above you in the glass visitor tunnel.
- Address: Twycross Zoo, East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone. CV9 3PX
- Website: https://twycrosszoo.org/
- Tickets: Get your Twycross Zoo tickets here
That concludes our list of the best UK safari parks. Which one will you be visiting on your next day out with the family? If you have any questions at all, you can let us know in the comments below!
If you’re looking for other fun days out, then check out our guide to the best theme parks in the UK . Again, this is perfect for the whole family!
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Twycross Zoo transfers Peter the chimpanzee to Blair Drummond Safari Park as part of ongoing work to preserve the endangered species
The chimpanzee's transfer will kick-start a European breeding programme at Twycross Zoo.
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Twycross Zoo Burton Road Atherstone CV9 3PX
- Twycross Zoo is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42 junction 11
- Follow the brown attraction signs
- For Satellite navigation use post code : CV9 3PX
- Free parking is available on site, and your vehicle is accessible at all times
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Tickets. Pay for a day and visit FREE for 12 months. Our Animals. Things to do. How to find us. PAY FOR A DAY AND VISIT FREE FOR 12 MONTHS. A day out that makes a difference, discover over 100 animals, The Gruffalo Discovery Land, animal experiences, soft play and more at Twycross Zoo. BOOK TICKETS TODAY.
Twycross Zoo was established by Molly Badham and Nathalie Evans in 1963. The pair had been looking for a suitable site to expand their zoological collection, having outgrown their original site at Hints, Staffordshire where they had set up Hints Zoological Gardens in 1954. [2] The zoo was initially based at the former rectory in the village of ...
Twycross Zoo: Excellent, so much better than West midlands safari park. - See 4,614 traveller reviews, 3,396 candid photos, and great deals for Atherstone, UK, at Tripadvisor. ... Excellent, so much better than West midlands safari park. Review of Twycross Zoo. Reviewed 20 November 2013 . The new soft play area is great for kids, especially 4 ...
4,604 reviews. #13 of 16 things to do in Atherstone. Zoos. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. Twycross Zoo is renowned as a specialist primate zoo and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK's only group of bonobos. We have breeding groups of many endangered primate species so we often have babies and ...
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A visit to Twycross zoo is so much more than just a day out. Admission for each visitor contributes to saving our conservation charity from extinction. Set in over 100 acres of outdoor space, you can enjoy a safe day out at Twycross Zoo this summer. See over 500 animals including Tigers, Rhino, Penguins, Giraffe and Chimpanzees in their award ...
Longleat Safari Park opened in 1966 as the first drive-through safari park outside Africa. Today it is home to more than 500 animals, including Anne the elephant, giraffes, monkeys, rhino, lion, tigers and wolves. ... Twycross Zoo has around 500 animals of almost 100 species to see, including many endangered animals and also native species in ...
Twycross Zoo is renowned as a specialist primate zoo and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK's only group of bonobos. ... The ball park at the beginning fab, places to eat fab, lovely play area for children fab, water area for children in the summer was really well laid out and looked brilliant, there were lots of animals ...
Twycross Zoo is renowned as a specialist primate zoo and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK's only group of bonobos. We have breeding groups of many endangere
Find out all of this and more in our list of the best UK safari parks. Contents: Best Safari Parks in the UK. Longleat Safari Park. West Midland Safari Park. Chessington Safari Resort. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. Manor Wildlife Park.
We have also taken days out to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Yorkshire butterfly house and animal park, Twycross Zoo, West Midlands Safari, Birmingham Nature Centre, Chestnut Centre, Welsh Mountain Zoo and Pili Palas. Hope you decide where to go . Red Panda, 8 Jul 2011 #17. karoocheetah Well-Known Member. Joined: 31 Aug 2010 Posts:
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Twycross Zoo transfers Peter the chimpanzee to Blair Drummond Safari Park as part of ongoing work to preserve the endangered species. The chimpanzee's transfer will kick-start a European breeding ...
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We have a newborn takin! We're not sure about the sex yet, but a baby takin is always good news. Takins are rare animals in European zoos, especially this very subspecies â Sichuan takin. The animal is on the IUCN Red List. VENOMOUS BEAUTY.
Recently renovated, this relatively small, 100-year-old city zoo, exhibits animals from around the world. Duration: 1-2 hours. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Full view. All photos (2,634) The area. B. Gruzinskaya 1, Moscow 123242 Russia.
It took a small zoological garden, founded in 1864, a century to grow into a tremendous zoo. It has two sections, the Old and New, separated by Bolshaya Gruzinskaya street and linked by a pedestrian overpass. The zoo has over 1,000 animals, including exotic species. In 2019, the zoo became home to Dindin and Zhui, the only giant pandas in ...
Twycross Zoo is located on the A444, which can be accessed via the A5 and the M42 junction 11; Follow the brown attraction signs; For Satellite navigation use post code : CV9 3PX; Free parking is available on site, and your vehicle is accessible at all times
The Zoo nursery will be open for visiting daily except Mondays from 11:00 to 16:00. It is possible to visit it only in the framework of group tours, which will be held at 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30. The visitors will be able to purchase tickets on the spot at special ticket offices of the Zoo nursery. ... Among them are Safari Park, contact area ...