Blackpool Zoo is situated in over 35 acres of mature parkland in a tranquil and easy
accessible location on East Park Drive adjacent to the towns Stanley Park. In the last few
years several changes have been made to the many exhibits there and the Zoo now features
"Elephant Encounters", "Flight Demonstrations", special feeding
events, keeper talks and displays.
One of the latest additions to the zoo's varied and rare collection of over 400 animals,
birds, reptiles and insects is "Jitu" a huge 35 stone Western Lowland Gorilla
who is one of the most magnificent specimens in Europe. Kate and Crumple the zoo's
adorable Asian elephants give regular daily displays with there keepers showing just how
agile, caring and intelligent they are, whilst the Californian Sea Lions regularly steal
the show with there water acrobatics during feeding times.
The awesome site of the
Magnificent Siberian Tigers just feet away from the visitor can be a thrilling experience,
and African Lions lazing arrogantly in the afternoon sun completes a safari eyes view.
The Zoo is a world of colour and variety
with fascinating creatures from every corner of the globe just waiting to be discovered
around the next corner. The "Lemur Wood" one of Europe's first Lemur
walk-through displays, where visitors and Lemurs walk together without restrictions for
the first time.
Blackpool Zoo also boasts a
fantastic state of the art simulator one of only two in Europe. This incredible piece of
technology set in a cast-away Caribbean location, allows visitors to experience the real
thrills of "Riding with Dolphins", "Animal Senses" and a wacky outer
space roller coaster ride. Other new additions are also in the pipeline including a
special illuminated "Night Zoo" and other interactive presentations.
Our residential Education
Officer can provide a full range of talks to both primary and secondary schools
Fully equipped Zoo School, Zoo Trails, Bioartefact touch tables & displays and animal
handling sessions are all included, making a visit to Blackpool Zoo, a learning day to
remember.
Optional extras
include: Interactive craft and activity sessions, themed events, plus the hugely exiting
"Elephant Encounters".
All in all Blackpool Zoo
offers the perfect "value for money" day out, with good access, free parking and
discounted family tickets. You can even catch a free bus from outside Pricebusters on the
Promenade.
The visitor will find something for all
ages and there are always new and exciting things to discover.
Opening Hours: Open Daily from 10.00am
(last admission 5.00pm - 3.00pm in winter).
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive
Blackpool FY3 3PP
Telephone: 01253 830830
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